Technical Theatre Terms Review

The lever on a lighting control console that simultaneously dims all the channels from one cut to the next.  

• crossfader
• prompt book
• jackknife platform
• valence

The book compiled by the stage manager, containing all the pertinent information about the show.  

• prompt book
• jackknife platform
• valence
• wing space

A platform that pivots on one corner.  

• jackknife platform
• valence
• wing space
• hazer

A small drapery that runs across the top of the grand drape and hides the hardware that suspends it.  

• valence
• wing space
• hazer
• callboard

The space on the stage that is not visible to the audience.  

• wing space
• hazer
• callboard
• green room

A device that creates a thin mist of fog throughout the stage.  

• hazer
• callboard
• green room
• house right

The backstage bulletin board where announcements, schedules and other information is posted.  

• callboard
• green room
• house right
• shotgun mic

A common area where performers wait until it is time to go onstage.  

• green room
• house right
• shotgun mic
• stock scenery

The right side of the auditorium, from the audience’s point of view.  

• house right
• shotgun mic
• stock scenery
• set dressing

A microphone designed to pick up sound only directly in front of it.  

• shotgun mic
• stock scenery
• set dressing
• front of house