Drama Terminology- Design

What is an 'apron'

• A cloth flown in at the end of an act
• A section of stage that extends beyond the proscenium
• Where the audience sit

What is the following a definition of; 'flown cloth behind scenic element'

• Backcloth
• Backing flats
• Box set

What is the following a definition of; 'light that illuminates from behind'

• Batten
• Beam light
• Backlight

What is the following a definition of; 'semi-circular backing'

• Cut cloth
• Crossover
• Cyclorama

What is a 'Diffusion Gel' also known as a 'Frost'

• A gel that helps to soften light
• The use of dry ice
• A coloured light

What is a 'fader'?

• A colour filter for lighting
• A method of testing laterns
• Means of controlling lights or sound

What is a 'false procenium'?

• An area above the stage where scenary is kept
• A painted canvas flooring
• A decorative procenium arch

What is the following a definition of; 'laterns with no lense'

• Gobo
• Gel
• Flood

What is a 'follow spot'?

• A large profile spotlight with an operator
• A flash of sudden light

What is a 'frensel'? - this is a tricky one!

• A spotlight with a lense that gives a soft edge
• A spotlight with a lense that gives a hard edge