Stage Areas
What the the farthest area of the stage
Up center
The actors right as he or she stands onstage facing the audience
stage right
The part of the stage that extends toward the audience in front of the curtain, also called termed forestage.
Apron
What is the closest area of the stage
down center
The actors left as he or she stands onstage facing the audience
stage left
Readings of specific roles before the director to determine casting. Other interactive activities may be included with young actors.
Auditions
What is the middle of the stage
center
Toward the audience
Downstage
The drop farthest upstage in any setting.
Back drop
What is right side of house's stage called
left
Away from the audience
Upstage
A small part with a few lines
Bit part
What is left side of house's stage called
right
closest to the audience
downstage
A direction given by the stage manger for everyone not immediately involved to leave the stage preparatory to the beginning of an act or to striking the setting.
Clear stage