Basic Theatre Terminology

What is an apron?

• a painted canvas or muslin curtain hung from a batten to form part of the scenery

• staging in the center of a room with the audience sitting on all sides

• the stage floor between the front edge of the stage and front curtain

What is a gelatin or gel?

• transparent color sheet inserted into a frame in front of a spotlight or floodlight

• term used to refer to a stage light

• auditorium lights

  illusion of the first time

What is a run through?

• analyzing the script as an aid to character development

• marking the script with notes on blocking and delivery

• a rehearsal without interruption

  scenery

What is improvisation?

• an impromptu scene where the actors make up the dialogue and action on the spot

• having a part memorized so that a script is no longer needed

• telling a story or presenting an idea through bodily movement and expression rather than words

What is a greenroom?

• the area of the stage closet to the audience

• a room where actors relax before and after performances

  house

• the area above the stage where scenery, drops, and lights are hung when not in use

What is downstage?

• the area of the stage closet to the audience

• the stage area farthest from the audience

• offstage to the right and left of the acting area

What is the fourth wall?

• the stage area farthest from the audience

• the area above the stage where scenery, drops, and lights are hung when not in use

• the imaginary wall through which the audience views the play

  Fresnel

What kind of stage is this?

• Thrust

• Proscenium

• Arena

What kind of stage is this?

• Arena

• Thrust

• Proscenium

What kind of stage is this?

• Arena

• Proscenium

• Thrust