Types of Stage
Backstage
Stage Positions
Stagehouse
Grab Bag
100
This stage is like a picture frame, where the audience sits on one side to watch the action through the frame.
What is a Proscenium Stage?
100
This is the area immediately outside of the scenery, on either side of the stage, unseen by the audience. It is also where actors typically enter and exit the stage.
What are the Wings?
100

On a proscenium stage, right and left refer to the actor's right and left when they are facing this direction of the stage.

What is Downstage?

100
This is the area including the stage, where the actors perform, and the fly space above, where lights and scenery may be flown, or suspended on ropes.
What is the Stagehouse?
100

This is when the actor pretends there is no one in front of them while looking out into the audience. 

What is "Fourth Wall"

200
This is how stage directions can be labeled on an arena stage.
What is as compass points or as clock hours?
200
This is where all items are carried onstage by the actors are placed.
What is the Prop Table?
200
This is what its called when a stage is slanted upward.
What is Raked?
200
This is the name of the "Picture Frame" which the audience in a Proscenium theater looks through.
What is the Proscenium Arch?
200

This is when the actor addresses the audience, in character. 

What is "Breaking the Fourth Wall"?

300
In this stage, the audience sits on two or three sides of the acting area, which projects into the audience area from a rear wall.
What is a Thrust Stage?
300
This is a bulletin board on which are posted rehearsal times, performance changes, and special notices.
What is a Callboard?
300

A Proscenium stage traditionally has how many stage areas (positions).

What is 9?

300
This is used in between scenes and is made of light fabric and decorated to keep with the mood of the play.
What is the Act Curtain?
400

This type of stage allows the audience to view the performance from all sides. 

What is the Arena Stage or Theatre in the Round?

400
This is a private door for actors and theater personnel, not accessible to the audience.
What is a Stage Door?
400
If an actor's back is to the audience, he is facing this stage direction.
What is Upstage?
400
This is the front curtain of a theater and is typically made of a luxurious fabric.
What is the Grand Drape (or Main Curtain)?
500
This stage is a combination of the arena and proscenium stages.
What is a Thrust Stage?
500
This is located in the wings and is where all lighting and sound cues are called from.
What is the Stage Manager's Booth?
500

If an actor is standing towards the back wall of the stage, in the middle of the stage, they are considered to be in this stage position.

What is Upstage Center.

500
In proscenium or thrust stages, this is what separates the stage from the backstage area.
What is the Backwall?
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