Vocab Flashcard #1: Locations

Front

The rope lines, pulleys, and counterweights that move theatre components like curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people.

Back

Fly System

Front

A place where tickets to a production are being sold

Back

Box Office

Front

A very narrow walkway on the ceiling of a theatre where lights and scenery are hung from

Back

Catwalk

Front

Balcony seating in an auditorium

Back

Mezzanine

Front

A cloth hung to form the back of a set.

Back

Backcloth

Front

All lights in the auditorium and onstage are turned off

Back

Blackout

Front

Entrance area of the theatre that usually contains the box office, concessions, & restrooms

Back

Foyer

Front

The auditorium or the audience (i.e. “How big is the ________ tonight?”)

Back

House

Front

Arch that frames front of a theatre stage

Back

Proscenium

Front

An imaginary wall between the audience and actors on the stage during a show

Back

Fourth Wall