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is closest to the audience
is away from the audience
The part of the stage enclosed by the setting which is visible to the audience in any particular scene
The offstage areas to the right and left of the acting area
The auditorium where the audience sits
cross the stage.
Moving from one part of the stage to another
A cross that an actor makes to adjust to another actors cross
The actor completely facing the audience. Used for important lines.
full front
The actor with his back to the audience. Used to take out of the scene.
The basic movement of an actor while on stage
The way an actor stands on stage
Only ½ the actors face is viewed by the audience. Used for intense or romantic scenes
Have a reason to move on the stage
The area behind the setting
To open up towards the audience
This is the imaginary wall between the audience and the actor. Never break it while while in a scene with another actor
A movement to be made with your upstage hand.
The area in front of the stage
Most dominant stage positions because we read right to left.