Stage Areas
Curtains
Safety
Common Terms
Theatre Jobs
100

To move towards the Audience you will move...

Downstage

100

The Curtain closest to the audience

The Grand

100

True or False. You can leave a bunch of screws on the floor

False please don't do this

100

The term for tearing down the set and clearing the stage after a show.

Strike

100

This person will help move set pieces and props backstage. Also ensures the actors are quiet and doing what they are told.

Stage Crew

200

The audience must sit in...

The House

200

A Curtain towards the back of the stage, normally white and it used to project images or as a background.

Cyc

200

True or False: You should always leave power tools plugged in after use.

False

200
Marking the floor with tape where a set piece should go.

Spiking

200

This person COORDINATES the actors, designers, and crew towards a UNIFIED VISION for a production

Director

300

The dividing wall that separates backstage and the audience.

The Proscenium

300

The Curtains that create the wings

Legs

300

What do you wear when operating any kind of saw.

Safety Googles

300

Something an actor holds or interacts with.

Prop

300

This person calls cues throughout the show and ensures that everyone is ready and prepared.

Stage Manager

400

The area of the stage past the poscenium

The Apron

400

Curtains that hide the lights and electrics.

Borders

400

Why do you put you hair up when using tools.

Hair is easy to get caught. Ouch

400

This is a signal for something to happen during a show.

Cue

400

This person is in charge of microphones, sound cues, and design.

Sound Engineer

500

The left and right sides of the backstage areas.

The Wings

500
A Curtain that goes all the way across the stage.

Traveler

500

Bonus! Name what the drama department is doing this weekend!

One Act Competition!

500

The different areas of the stage are often called.

Stage Directions

500

This person communicates from backstage to the booth and has a crew with them.

Deck Lead