Theater Spaces

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amphitheater

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From ancient Greece or Rome, a large elliptical outdoor theatre with rising tiers of seats; a modern theatre based on the Greek architectural style.

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apron

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The area of the stage that extends in front of the proscenium arch.

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arena stage

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A central stage with audience on all four sides; also called theatre-in-the-round.

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auditorium

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The area of the theater building where the audience sits; a large room used for stage performances at a school.

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backstage

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The area of the stage that is beyond the view of the audience; also called offstage.

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black box

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A bare room used as a versatile theatre space in which the audience and staging can be presented in any configuration.

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box office

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The place where tickets are sold for admission to a stage production; the earnings from ticket sales.

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center stage

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The center area of the stage.

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control booth

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A small room at the back of the auditorium that contains the light and sound equipment.

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downstage

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The area of the stage closer to the audience.