Types of Theatre
The audience sits on ONE side in this type of stage
Proscenium Stage
To move from one place on stage to another
Cross
The frame around a Proscenium Stage
Proscenium Arch
The seats in the auditorium that are nearest to the stage
Orchestra
Located at the top of the balcony or the back of the house that houses the technician who controls lights and sound
The Booth
The audience sits on THREE sides in this type of stage
Thrust/Three-quarter Thrust
The final line that signals the actor to begin their next speech
Cue line
The left and right sides of the stage, immediately outside of the scenery, unseen by the audience
Wings
A small, separated seating area in the auditorium or audience for limited number of people for a private viewing of a show
Boxes
Area immediately in front of the stage where musicians sit, may extend underneath the stage floor
Orchestra Pit
The audience sits on FOUR sides in this type of stage
Arena
Coordination of actors movements on stage
Blocking
The auditorium, or place where the audience sits
House
The area of the theatre where audiences gather before/after performances and during breaks
Lobby
This is Mr. JC's favorite color
The acting area of the stage that extends beyond the proscenium arch
Apron
Upper floor of an auditorium that projects over the main floor and provides additional seating for the audience
Balcony
Where ticket sales are handled, usually in the lobby of a theatre
Box Office
This is Mr. JC's favorite Shakespeare Play
Much Ado About Nothing
All the areas of the stage other than the acting area the audience cannot see
Backstage
Balcony closest to the main floor
Mezzanine
Area where actors put on make up and put on and store costumes
Dressing Rooms
This is Mr. JC's favorite student