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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gaffer

Performing arts; Theatre

Chief electrician in charge of lighting.

costume

Performing arts; Theatre

Clothing and accessories worn by an actor in to signify period and portray character. While we often emphasize scenery and effects in today's theatre, costume can often be more ...

boards

Performing arts; Theatre

Component parts of the stage floor, running upstage to downstage, across joists running from left to right. To "tread the boards" means to be an actor.

criticism

Performing arts; Theatre

Contemporary analysis or review of a play or dramatic work. Criticism was largely unknown until the 16th Century, with most analysis being confined to academic works. In the last ...

black box

Performing arts; Theatre

Definition.

auditorium

Performing arts; Theatre

A room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at venues such as theatres. For movie theaters, the number of auditoriums is expressed as the number of screens.