Vocabulary A (Theater)

Question 1

The stage area used for performance

Answer 1

Acting Space

Question 2

the side area of the stage, not seen by the audience, which is used for entrances and exits

Answer 2

Wings

Question 3

The area directly above the acting space and winds used to store scenery when not in use

Answer 3

Flies

Question 4

All areas not in used for acting. This encompasses the wings, flies, green room, dressing rooms and scene shop

Answer 4

Backstage

Question 5

A waiting room just off the wings where the actors wait while not on stage

Answer 5

Green Room

Question 6

The area used to construct the various set pieces

Answer 6

Scene Shop

Question 7

An extension at the front of the stage used for added acting space. Sometimes encompassing the orchestra pit

Answer 7

Apron

Question 8

A system of pulleys and counter weights used to lower and raise the scenery stored in the “flies”

Answer 8

Fly Rail

Question 9

The frame of the stage

Answer 9

Proscenium Arch

Question 10

The area where the audience is located usually includes the box office and lobby

Answer 10

House

Question 11

Located at the front of the “house” the place where the tickets are purchased

Answer 11

Box Office

Question 12

The area at the front of the acting space; including the apron

Answer 12

Down Stage

Question 13

The area at the back of the acting space

Answer 13

Up stage

Question 14

The area in the center of the acting space

Answer 14

Center Stage

Question 15

The area to the left of the actor

Answer 15

Stage left

Question 16

The area right to the actor

Answer 16

Stage right

Question 17

Scenery on rolling carts

Answer 17

Wagons

Question 18

Canvas stretched over wood; with painted scenery on it

Answer 18

Flats

Question 19

A large sheet of canvas painted with scenery and lowered from the flies

Answer 19

Backdrops

Question 20

Black curtains or flats used to conceal the wing area; used to create entrances and exits

Answer 20

Legs