Stage Areas
What area of the stage is furthest from the audience?
Upstage
What should you do with your cell phone during a performance?
Turn it off/silence it
Where sets are built.
Scene shop
A stage surrounded by the audience on all 4 sides
Arena
What is the difference between "theatre" and "theater"?
Theatre - art form, Theater - the place
True or False? Stage Directions are from the audience's point of view.
False
True or False? It's okay to put your feet up on the seat in front of you in the theater.
False.
The place where the audience sits.
House
Stage that sticks out into the audience, audience is on 3 sides.
Thrust
Background curtain that is used for lighting effects or projections.
Cyclorama
Come stand Upstage Left.
Upstage Left
Why is whispering disruptive in live theatre?
Sound carries and it distracts actors/audience.
Where set pieces are loaded into the theater.
Loading Dock
The curtain closest to the audience that blocks the stage from their view
Small curtain that hides lighting instruments from audience view.
Teaser
Downstage Right.
When is it appropriate to clap during a play?
At the end of songs, scenes or curtain call.
Where are tickets sold?
Box office
Stage with the audience on one side, as if looking through a picture frame
Proscenium
The area where lighting and sound technicians are stationed during the production.
Control Booth
This part of the stage extends past the proscenium arch, toward the audience.
Apron
Why should you not take photo/video during a performance.
Violates copyright law
Where the curtains are flown in/out.
Fly Rail
Legs
Long pipe to hold lighting instruments, curtains, or scenery
Batten