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Stage Terminology
Stage – the area of the theatre where the performance takes place
Backstage – the stage area that is hidden from the audience; usually contains set pieces and crew
Wings – the backstage areas to the sides of the stage
Apron – the area of the stage directly downstage from the proscenium arch; generally in front of or on top of the orchestra pit
House - the part of the theatre where the audience sits
Proscenium Theatre
The proscenium arch forms a portal which divides the stage from the audience
The audience directly faces the stageThe stage is usually elevated
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
Thrust Stage
Stage protrudes out into the audienceAudience is located on three sides of the
thrust stageSometimes includes a proscenium arch
North Central CollegeUniversity of North Carolina - Greensboro
Theatre In The Round
AKA – Arena TheatreThe stage is surrounded on all sides by the
audienceActors enter/exit through passages called
vomitoriums or voms
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Black Box Theatre
A typically small and very versatile performance space
Seating can be arranged in any configuration
University of South FloridaThe Christman Company
Stage Directions
The directions used by the actors to help them navigate the stage
Stage directions are always referenced from the point-of-view of the performers
Musical Theater Kids
More Theatre Terms
Proscenium Arch – the portal that divides the stage from the audience
Orchestra Pit – a lowered room in front of the stage where the orchestra sits and plays
Control Booth – the room at the back of the house where the stage manager, lighting, and sound technicians operate
Vomitorium – an entrance either under or between the audience sections where the actors or audience members enter & exit
The Fly System
The system of ropes, pulleys, and counterweights designed to raise and lower scenery, soft goods, people, lighting, and sound equipment on and off stage.
Theater Bielefeld Schnurboden
Theatre Lore
Traditionally, it is bad luck to whistle in a theatre.
Could pirates be to blame?
Well…sort of…
Theatre Lore
Theatrical fly systems were originally created in the style of ship rigging. Naturally, out-of-work sailors who were familiar with ropes and rigging were the best people to hire to operate the theatrical fly systems.
Theatre Personnel
Producer – the financier of theatrical productions Director – responsible for casting the play; has on overall
artistic vision of the play Stage Manager – runs rehearsals and performances;
oversees performers and stage crew Production Manager – oversees designers and builders of
the production Company Manager – handles all business transactions of
the production Designers – bring the director’s artistic vision to life with
lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, props, etc. Performers – actors and musicians who enact the script
of the play