Types of Theaters
This stage is has most plays written for its style but it may be difficult for some of the audience to see.
What is a proscenium?
Hold rolled or folded hose to combat fires
What is are fire house cabinets?
Required to present a theater experience
What is the acting area?
Rear portion of the stage
What is "UP"?
Must be tight fitting and heavy enough to provide some protection from abrasion and chemicals
What is clothing?
This stage provides some scenic space but has limited lighting and prop places on stage.
What is a half-round theater?
Portable device for fighting small fires?
What are fire extinguishers?
Adds some degree of safety and comfort for the audience
What is the auditorium?
Area closer to the audience
What is "DOWN"?
Thick rubber or composition leather, will not slip on concrete and finished wood surfaces
What is foot protection / shoe soles?
This stage is claimed to be less limiting but the distance from the last row is considered a disadvantage.
What is an open-stage?
First curtain on the stage, older ones were sealed asbestos - newer ones of fiberglass or other flame resistant material
What are fire / safety curtains?
Curtain, painted backdrop, etc...
What is a scenic background?
Actor's right
What is "RIGHT"?
Leather gloves are best for handling scenic items, users differ on what type
What are gloves?
This stage is usually all black and is easily customizable.
What is a black-box theater?
Automatic heads set to release individually at a given temperature to spray water over face
What is a sprinkler system?
Participants are involved to learn, usually from the beginning level
What is educational theater?
Actor's left
What is "LEFT"?
Leather or heavy man-made material
What are shoe uppers?
*NOT A STAGE TYPE*
Triangular scenic devices
What is a periaktoi ?
Shutters or doors in the stage roof which open automatically at a given temperature to vent smoke and gases - works like a damper in a fire place
What are stage ventilators?
Participants are hired for their abilities
What is professional theater?
Helps to make stage reference
What is "CENTER"?
Shop glasses or shatter proof lenses, used to protect your eyes
What is eye protection?