Chapter 1- Production Flashcards
Stage with enclosed space between audience and performers
Proscenium stage
Definition of dance
Movement through time and space
Little edge outside of act curtain or proscenium arch
Apron
White /opaque sailboat sail type curtain often used for projected scenery
Cyclorama
Black /see through curtain often used to shine shadows of performers and props
Scrim
Provides scenery for a stage
Backdrop
Front of house
House
Areas on side stage that performers can hide in
Wings
Curtains on side stage that create wings
Legs
Curtains at the ceiling and sides that hide lights and other shit
Borders
Metal rod from which curtains microphones and lights can hang from
Batons
Poles that hold up side lights
Trees
For musicians, area which may be seated on the floor or lifted
Orchestra pit
Booth that controls lighting instruments
Light booth
Red circle at back of the house to serve as a reference point while spinning
“Spot” for dancers
Most important light to capture dimension of dancers and performers
Side light
Pattern plate to put over lights to create patterns
Gobos
Thin sheet of acrylic color to put over lights
Gels
Colors of lights can tell these three
Mood time and location
This professional must be among the electricians u in, a craftsman. And an artist
Lighting designer
People behind the the production
The support staff
Professional that hires and fires and budget control
Artistic director
Downstage
away from audience
Upstage
Towards audience
Stage right and left
From the perspective of the performer
Stage, no separation between performer and audience
Arena stage
