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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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stage left

Performing arts; Theatre

The left side of the stage when facing the audience.

ghost light

Performing arts; Theatre

The light, usually by the stage door, that is always left burning. It is supposed to please the ghosts of the theatre, and keep them company.

house lights

Performing arts; Theatre

The lights used to illuminate the auditorium before and after a performance and during intermission. These can range from simple incandescent lighting to grand chandeliers.

sight lines

Performing arts; Theatre

The lines of sight from the extreme sides of the auditorium and from the rear of the balcony that determine the limit of the area on stage in which action can take place and be ...

teaser

Performing arts; Theatre

The long, horizontal flat or piece of cloth hung above the stage behind the main curtain and which, in combination with the vertical tormentors, forms a false or inner proscenium.

stage manager

Performing arts; Theatre

The member of the theatre crew who has overall charge of everything connected with the stage and backstage. This is the person who has responsibility for running the entire ...

grid

Performing arts; Theatre

The metal or wooden framework or gridiron suspended above the stage on which headblocks and pulleys are mounted through which are run the lines used to fly scenery, drops and ...

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