Theatrical Conventions/Parts of the Stage Vocab Test

Front

Area of stage left visible to audience and usable by actors?

Back

Acting Area

Front

Area of stage beyond proscenium arch?

Back

Apron

Front

Arch over the stage creating a framed opening for the audience.

Back

Proscenium Arch

Front

Curtain or wall at the back and sides of the stage for color washes & silhouettes?

Back

Cyclorama

Front

Sunken area in front of the stage for musicians?

Back

Pit

Front

Name for the entire theater beyond the front of the stage?

Back

House

Front

Speech/comment by an actor to the audience about the play or another character.

Back

Aside

Front

Imaginary wall through which the audience views the play.

Back

Fourth Wall

Front

Character that tells a story in detail and comments on actions.

Back

Narrator

Front

Speech revealing inner thoughts by one actor.

Back

Soliloquy