Basic Theatre Terminology

Front

Apron

Back

Stage floor between front edge and front curtain

Front

Gelatin or Gel

Back

Transparent color sheet for spotlight

Front

Run through

Back

A rehearsal without interruption

Front

Improvisation

Back

Impromptu scene; actors create dialogue and action on the spot.

Front

Greenroom

Back

Room for actors to relax before/after performances

Front

Downstage

Back

Area of the stage closest to the audience

Front

Fourth Wall

Back

Imaginary wall between audience and play

Front

Stage Type

Back

Proscenium

Front

Stage Type

Back

Thrust

Front

Stage Type

Back

Arena