Chapter 9 Parts of the Stage

The Draperies covering the proscenium opening, separating the audience form the stage, are called the

• level

• curtains

• Grand Drapes

The actual head height of the actor s determined by his or her body position.

• level

• plnes

• house

Is a four sided stage built like a box with one side cut away, enabling the audience to view the play as if it were in a picture frame.

• Thrust

• Proscenium

• Arena

An appealing and meaningful arrangement of performers on the stage, the picture that the audience sees.

• stage picture

• picture op

• selfie

The nine to fifteen division of the stage floor, used by directors when moving actors or placing furniture or scenery are

• planes

• acting areas

• levels

A stage constructed so that the audience sits on all sides of the stage. Also known as theatre in the round.

• Arena

• Proscenium

• Thrust

Five different angles describing the actor's position on stage in relation to the audience

• wings

• apron

• Body Positions

The part of the stage that extending past the proscenium arch towards the audience. Also called the lip.

• steps

• apron

• house

The off stage spaces to the sides of the acting areas are the

• apron

• house

• wings

The imaginary divisions giving depth to the proscenium stage

• planes

• levels

• blocking