Facility Terms
The area where actors perform.
What is the STAGE?
The area closest to the audience.
What is DOWNSTAGE?
These type of shoes should always be worn in the shop
What is CLOSED TOE?
The area where scenery is constructed
What is the SCENE SHOP?
The area where lights and sound controls are located
What is the CONTROL BOOTH?
The area closest to the back wall
What is UPSTAGE?
The most dangerous time of a production.
What is the STRIKE?
The area where you would find brushes, rollers, tape and things in cans
What is the PAINT ROOM?
An area above the control booth where lights are focused on the apron of the stage
What is the CATWALK?
The area offstage where actors wait to come onstage
What is the WINGS?
Should not be worn while using power equipment
What is LONG LOOSE CLOTHING?
The area where you find screwdrivers, drills, and tape measures
What is the TOOL ROOM?
The part of a performance venue that is open to the public
What is FRONT OF HOUSE?
The part of the stage in front of the proscenium arch
What is the APRON?
Should be worn during prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
What is EAR PROTECTION? (EAR PLUGS OR MUFFS)
A door that can be opened to allow scenery to come in from the outside
What is the LOADING DOCK DOOR?
The second level of seating
What is the MEZZANINE?
Directions are given from whose point of view
What is the actor's while standing on stage?
The thing you say when moving something on the fly system?
What is HEADS UP!
A passageway behind the stage that holds costumes, platform, stairs, and extra materials
What is the BACK HALLWAY?