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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play

Performing arts; Theatre

Any work written to be acted, and entirely or mainly spoken. Derives from the Latin word ludus meaning, literally, "play" or recreation. A play may contain elements of musical ...

offstage

Performing arts; Theatre

Areas of the stage that are not part of the set.

places

Performing arts; Theatre

As in "Places, please". The command given by the stage manager directing the actors and crew to assume their positions immediately prior to the commencement of a performance.

spot

Performing arts; Theatre

As in spotlight. See, Follow-Spot.

flat

Performing arts; Theatre

Basic unit of scenery consisting of a wooden frame. Usually covered with muslin or canvas and painted, it can also be covered with thin wooden veneer. See, TCT's pages on building ...