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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unities

Performing arts; Theatre

Unities of time, place and action, the three elements of drama introduced into French dramatic literature is actually based on a misinterpretation of Aristotle's Poetics. They ...

traveller

Performing arts; Theatre

A curtain or drape that "travels" on a transverse batten by means of pulleys mounted on or in the batten and a line attached to the curtain by means of metal hooks or links.

symbolism

Performing arts; Theatre

Use of symbolic pieces of scenery to represent more than their mere physical characteritics; for instance, using a saddle to represent a horse, or a chair to represent an entire ...

cyclorama

Performing arts; Theatre

A curved wall at the back of the stage upon which light can be thrown to create effects -- many times to simulate the sky. Also called a "cyc".

stage door

Performing arts; Theatre

Usual means of access to the backstage area for use by actors and crew members. Generally located at the back or side of a theatre building.

barn door

Performing arts; Theatre

A device fitted into the gel frame holder of a lighting instrument consisting of four pieces. Used to direct or focus the light beam.

book

Performing arts; Theatre

Usually refers to the spoken dialogue in a musical, as opposed to the music and the lyrics. May also refer to the spoken dialogue in any play, when used to refer to an actor who ...