Theatre

Theatre

Terms of or in relation to a collaborative form of fine art which uses live performances to express fictional or non-fictional stories to an audience in a particular place.

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downstage

Performing arts; Theatre

Stage direction: the front of the stage, or that portion of the stage closest to the audience.

sound effects

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Noises Off. Sound effects were originally produced backstage by members of the crew. In modern theatre, this may still take place, but effects are more often produced through a sound system ...

grip

Performing arts; Theatre

Stagehand. A member of the stage crew who moves and sets up pieces of scenery and props before a show and during scene changes.

epilogue

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Prologue. This is a summary speech, delivered at the end of the play, which explains or comments upon the action. Neither epilogues or prologues are used much in today's theatre.

border (light)

Performing arts; Theatre

Strips of medium wattage lights hung above the stage, usually in a metal trough. See, foot-lights.

See, Repertory Company. The name applied to theatre troupes in England in the 1850's who operated on a true repertory system, changing the play to be performed each night, sometimes in an order of ...