Performing arts

Performing arts

Referring to those forms of art which make use of the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium.

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follow spot

Performing arts; Theatre

A high wattage, variable focus lighting instrument that is mounted so as to enable the operator follow performers on stage with the beam of light. The beam of light can be ...

revolving stage

Performing arts; Theatre

A large circular platform set onto the permanent stage, which can be turned. It has a separate stage on each half, divided by a wall, usually of scenic flats. This permits the ...

stage screw

Performing arts; Theatre

A large screw made so that is can be turned by hand. Used to fasten a stage brace or foot iron to the stage floor.

floodlight

Performing arts; Theatre

A lighting instrument that throws a wide, unfocused beam of light, "flooding" an area with illumination.

fresnel

Performing arts; Theatre

A lighting instrument with a graduated lens that throws a soft, generally defocused beam of light. Most fresnels allow for some control over the focus of the beam by means of a ...

cue sheet

Performing arts; Theatre

A list of cues from which a stage manager, lighting operator or sound technician works.

drama

Performing arts; Theatre

A literary work, such as a play, that tells a story through dialogue intended to be performed by actors. In theatre, the quality of being dramatic. In modern usage, the term drama ...