this is called the middle of the stage
center stage
The actor is fully facing the audience
full front
another name for the audience
house
where the audience waits before going into the theatre
center stage is considered
powerful
this is the stage direction that is closest to the audience ( moving towards the audience)
downstage
the actor's back is to the audience
full back
the entrances and exits for the actors on stage left and stage right
wings
the extension part of the stage
apron
upstage right is considered
less powerful
This is the stage direction right above center stage. The actor is moving away from the audience
upstage
the actors left side is facing the audience
profile right
this is known as the picture frame
proscenium arc (arch)
This is where the actors get ready for the show- put on makeup, do their hair, and get into costume
dressing rooms
full back and upstage is considered
less powerful
This stage direction is directly next to center stage on the actor's left side
stage left
the actors right side is facing the audience
profile left
this area is where the lights and sounds are run for the show
stage manager's booth
this area is above the stage and additional lighting can be hung from here
catwalk
3/4th left and stage left is considered
less powerful
This stage direction is directly next to center stage on the actor's right side
Stage right
The actor's back is almost to the audience
3/4th left or 3/4 right
this area is where the orchestra sits during a musical
pit
a system of pulleys and levers that can help fly in people or set pieces
fly rail
profile right and downstage left is considered
powerful