Stage Design Terminology

The forestage extending into the auditorium beyond the proscenium arch. Usually at stage level but sometimes built lower is called the ...

What is the word for an acting area surrounded by the audience, either totally, or on three sides (sometimes two).

Draw a Proscenium Arch Stage

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Something like this!

What is the Cyclorama?

• A part of the stage that extends into the audience

• A swinging light

• A rotating floor

• A Plaster wall or backcloth at the rear of the stage

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Used as sky or background, usually painted white and lit as required.

A ... Proscenium is a smaller or temporary 'proscenium' of flats or cloths behind the main arch

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It is used to make the stage look smaller

What does a Flood light do?

• Provides the stage with a wide spread of light (a wash)

• Highlights specific characters or things on stage

• Lights actors from below

• makes the stage look blue like water

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What is the name for a colour filter for lighting?

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When can we use the term 'proxemics'?

• When talking about latex makeup on actors

• When discussing props and how they are made

• When discussing the art of stage fighting

• When discussing the physical distance between characters and things on stage

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Always to make a point!

What is the term used for wooden stage blocks or small platforms?

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What is the term used to describe a turntable used for quick setting changes?

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