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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little theatre

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Community Theatre. Little Theatre actually pre-dates Community Theatre in the modern sense of those terms. Little Theatre groups in Europe formed a part of the inspiration ...

review

Performing arts; Theatre

See, criticism. A critic's analysis of a play, many time at the time of its first performance, is a "review".

drapes

Performing arts; Theatre

See, curtain. The "main" or "grand" drape is used to separate the audience from the stage. Drapes may also be used to mask or divide areas of the stage, or to mask backstage areas ...

falling action

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Denouement. The action following the climax of a play, in which the conflict and relationships are brought to a final conclusion.

inner proscenium

Performing arts; Theatre

See, False Prosecenium. Structure, usually consisting of side flats with a transverse piece, that serves to temporarily reduce the opening of the permanent proscenium.

rough focus

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Focus. This term refers to the first run at focusing lighting instruments. At TCT we reserve a Saturday or weekday night about three weeks out from performance to do a "hang ...