A rehearsal of the whole show or a section of it.

A sequence of performances of the same production.

General term for the systems and equipment that suspends lighting and scenic equipment above the stage or performance space.

A standard lighting set up that is designed to deal with a variety of lighting situations.

A sloping stage which is raised at the back end.This is likely where the terms upstage and downstage originated.

A large, simple lighting fixture with a dome-like reflector, large high-wattage lamp and no lens.

Metal blades that are part of a lighting instrument which can be used to shape the edge of the beam.

A piece of fabric used for creating the illusion of a solid wall or backdrop that become semi-transparent when lit from behind.

The complete stage setting for a scene or act.