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Word/Term Definition/Meaning

Flat A rectangular wooded frame covered with cloth, hardboard or canvas to
create walls/scenery.

Flies The space above the stage where most sets can be “flown” or taken up.

Floats or Footlights An electrical batten at the front of the stage at floor level.

Flood Lamp giving a wide spread of light.

Front cloth A movable cloth immediately behind the proscenium arch.

Front of house (FOH) Term applied to the auditorium area, box office and lobby.

FOH Lighting Spotlights positioned in the auditorium to illustrate forestage.

Gelatine or gel A colour filter for lighting.

Green Room A room in a Theatre where performers can relax when they are not
performing.

Ground plan A scaled drawing of a set including furniture as seen from above.

House curtain The proscenium curtains, also called “front tabs” or “house tabs”.

House lights Lights in the auditorium; the normal hall lights.

Improvisation A technique of creating based on personal or group response to a stimulus.

Inset A small scene within a larger set.

Journal A journal of the practicalities of a creative process and a reflection of
one’s personal responses.

Legs Canvas (soft) wings, hanging vertically, used to mask the side of the stage.

Level Any platform or other raised portion of the stage.

Lines Hemp rope used for raising and lowering scenery and lights.

Mask (v) To hide or conceal unwanted areas or machinery from audience.

OR

To stand in front of or obscure another performer unintentionally.

Mime Performance without words using only the body to create characters and
situations.

Model A three-dimensional representation of the stage including backstage and
settings.

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