Theatre Bones
it appears to form an arch over the stage from the audience's point of view
What is the proscenium?
The area backstage where actors rest before, during and after a show
What is the greenroom.
An actor's movement around a set. Where I am supposed to be onstage. Given to me by the director.
What is Blocking
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The "backstage" or parts of a stage off to the left and right not seen by the audience
What is the Wings?
The stage area in front of the proscenium arch
What is the apron.
Any instruction for the actors in the script of a play
What is a stage direction.
Upstage.
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The biggest curtain on the stage!
What is the grand drape.
A big fancy word for an outdoor theatre
What is an amphitheater.
Your sign that its time to say your line, hit a button, move a set piece.
What is a cue.
Down stage
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The building or space where the performance takes place
What is a theatre.
Where the musicians play, usually directly in front of the stage, often sunken below the seating sections
What is an orchestra pit.
Practice of the play.
What is a rehearsal.
Stage right.
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The audience space, the seating section of the theatre.
What is the house.
Where you get dressed, it's in the name.
The dressing room.
Any instruction for the actors in the script of a play
Stage Direction
Center stage
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