Drama Theater Terminology

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Backcloth / drop
A canvas that spread the width of the back of the stage and onto which scenery is painted.
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Truck
A platform on castors which can be wheeled onto stage and locked into positions as part of the scenery.
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Flies (from the fly tower)
objects / scenery that are flown into the stage area from above.
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Gauze
Material that is used to create a curtain barrier on stage and when back lit becomes transparent or can be projected on from the front.
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Distress
A technique for simulating the effects of age or wear and tear on costumes, settings and props.
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Flat
A piece of 2D scenery consisting of a frame, usually covered with canvas, on to which scenery is painted, weights are used to keep a flat upright.
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Projections
A picture or design shone onto the stage as a part of the set design.
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Hydraulics
mechanisms which use pressure to raise or lower scenery and actors.
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Pyrotechnics
Fireworks used on stage.
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Revolve
A stage with a large circular area that can be rotated either as part of the action or to reveal new sets.
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Rostrum
Platforms to create different levels on stage.
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Transpose
to move the setting or period of a play in a production, from its original setting or context to a suitable alternative.
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Cyclorama
The back wall of the stage usually white which can be lit with coloured gels to create a mood or atmosphere.
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Trap door
A cut through section of the stage floor through which actors or scenery can appear.
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Tabs
Any curtains on stage.
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Gels
Coloured inserts in lights.
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Auditorium
Where the audience sits / stands.
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Configuration
Where the audience is sat in relation to the stage / actors, it links to stage shape.
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A platform on castors which can be wheeled onto stage and locked into positions as part of the scenery.

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Truck

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objects / scenery that are flown into the stage area from above.

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Card 4

Front

Material that is used to create a curtain barrier on stage and when back lit becomes transparent or can be projected on from the front.

Back

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Card 5

Front

A technique for simulating the effects of age or wear and tear on costumes, settings and props.

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