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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C clamp

Performing arts; Theatre

A clamp with asleeved bolt used to attach a lighting instrument to a pipe batten.

A rehearsal in which the actors deliver their lines and perform the action at a much higher rate of speed, usually trying to run the rehearsal at "double time". Used to help with the common problem ...

Brace Jack

Performing arts; Theatre

Also called a french brace or simply a brace. A triangular construction, usually of one by two's or two by two's, hinged or attached to a flat to support it. Braces are weighted or attached to the ...

Deus ex Machina

Performing arts; Theatre

Literally, the god from the machine. Refers to the character (usually a god) in classical Greek tragedy who enters the play from the heavens at the end of the drama to resolve or explain the ...

Russian run-through

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Italian Run-Through. A rehearsal in which the actors deliver their lines and perform the action at a much higher rate of speed, usually trying to run the rehearsal at "double time". Used to help ...

Kabuki

Performing arts; Theatre

The popular theatre of Japan -- as opposed to the more formal and aristocratic noh play. The name derives from ka -- singing; bu -- dancing; and ki -- acting.

circus

Performing arts; Theatre

In Imperial Rome, the "ring" in which chariot races, feats of arms and animal exhibitions were held. In its modern sense, dating from the 18th century, it is the successor to the itinerant troupes of ...