The Theatre Stage

Question 1

Proscenium arch

Answer 1

Stage within an enclosing arch

Question 2

Apron

Answer 2

Part of the stage in front of the curtain

Question 3

Auditorium

Answer 3

The area for the audience, generally filled with seats

Question 4

Backcloth

Answer 4

Canvas cloth which covers the back of the stage; can be painted

Question 5

Backstage

Answer 5

Non-acting area behind the stage

Question 6

Balcony

Answer 6

Areas of seating above the stalls

Question 7

Blacks

Answer 7

Drapes which curtain off the sides, or back, of the stage

Question 8

Cyclorama

Answer 8

The back wall of the stage which can be painted or lit

Question 9

(Dress) Circle

Answer 9

Area of seating above the stalls and below the balcony

Question 10

Front of house

Answer 10

Any job in the theatre which involves dealing with the audience (box office, refreshments, usher)

Question 11

Flies

Answer 11

Areas above the stage from where scenery/actors are flown in on pulleys

Question 12

Gauze

Answer 12

See-through material which cannot be seen through when lit from the front, but can be seen when lit from behind

Question 13

Green room

Answer 13

Area in which actors wait when not on stage during a performance

Question 14

Prompt side

Answer 14

Left hand side of the stage where prompter and stage manager sit during performance

Question 15

Pyrotechnics

Answer 15

Stage fireworks

Question 16

Rake

Answer 16

Slope of stage (to allow actors to be seen)

Question 17

Revolving stage

Answer 17

Stage which turns in a circle

Question 18

Stalls

Answer 18

Lowest area of seating, not above stage height

Question 19

Trapdoor

Answer 19

Door in a floor

Question 20

Treads

Answer 20

Stairs

Question 21

Truck

Answer 21

Piece of scenery on wheels for ease of movement

Question 22

Wings

Answer 22

Sides of a theatre stage