Technical Theatre Terms Flashcards

1
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Decorating the set before the play starts

A

Dressing the set

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2
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Taking the set apart after the final performance

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Striking the set

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3
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Painted cloth/ board hung at the back of the stage as part of the scenery

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Backdrop

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4
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Large moveable item that isn’t built into the set

A

Flat

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5
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All the furniture on stage/ any objects that are PERMANENTLY a part of the set

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Set Prop

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6
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Anything carried or handled by the actor

A

Hand Prop

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7
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Where all the props are stored backstage

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Prop Table

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8
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Person who organizes the play backstage to make it go smoothly

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Stage Manager

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9
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All area not on stage (actors wait here, props are stored here)

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Backstage

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