Stage Directions
What does "Stage Left" mean?
It refers to the actor's left side when they are facing the audience.
What is the "House"?
It is the area where the audience sits.
What are "Borders"?
They are pieces of black drapery that hang across the top of the stage.
True or False: The Fly Loft is located at the front of the stage.
False
Define "House"
Where the audience sits.
What does "Upstage" refer to?
It refers to the part of the stage that is farthest from the audience.
Describe the "Wings" of a stage
They are the empty spaces to the sides of the stage where performers wait to make entrances onto the stage.
What is a "Batten"?
It is a long pipe or bar used to hang lighting instruments, curtains, or scenery.
True or False: The stage floor is also called the Deck.
True.
Define "Wings"
Empty space to the sides of the stage where performers wait to make entrances
Define "Downstage"
It is the part of the stage closest to the audience.
What is the "Fly Loft"?
It is the open space above the stage used for flown scenery and lighting.
Explain the term "Deck"
It refers to the stage floor.
True or False: "Wings" are where the audience sits.
False.
Define "Cyc"
A large backdrop at the back of the stage that is typically white.
Explain the term "Apron"
It is the section of the stage in front of the Proscenium Arch.
Define "Center Stage".
It is the middle area/ quadrant of the stage
What are "Legs" in the context of theatre?
They are tall, narrow pieces of black drapery that hang on the sides of the stage, masking the wings.
True or False: Stage directions are given from the audience's perspective.
False.
Define "Legs"
Vertical black drapery at the sides of the stage that creates the "Wings"
What is the meaning of "Stage Right"?
It refers to the actor's right side when facing the audience.
What does "Cyc" stand for in theatre?
It stands for Cyclorama, a large white backdrop at the back of the stage.
Describe the purpose of the "Grand Drape".
It is often brightly colored and located at the front of the stage near the audience on the "Plaster Line"
True or False: The Apron extends closest to the audience.
True.
Define "Batten"
Pipe/bar used to hang theatrical equipment or scenery.