set Flashcards
wings
the areas to the sides of the stage where actors can wait before entering or exit after a performance
cyclorama
a large curved backdrop used to create the illusion of sky or distant scenery
fly system
a sty stem of ropes and pulleys used to raise and lower scenery and props
backdrop
a painted or printed piece of scenery used to creat the illusion of a location or setting
trapdoor
a hidden door in the stage floor used for actors or props to enter or exit
flat
a lightweight piece of scenery made of wood or canvas, often used to creat walls or backdrops
platform
a raised surface used to creat different levels on the stage
prop
a movable object used by actors during a performance, such as furniture, weapons or food
types of staging
proscenium arch
the round
thrust/traverse
things to talk about (set)
levels
era
physical surrounding
time
style (symbolic, naturalistic)
location
door flat
a flat with extra support, have a door attached for entrances and exits
backdrops
cloth which had been painted to look like a scene
decking/rasta
make-shift staging used to create upper levels on the stage
trucks
moving platform with a pro eve of scenery built on it used to facilitate scene changing
revolves
turntable built into the stage floor on which scenery can be set and turned
