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Word/Term Definition/Meaning

Traditions Commonly held meanings, values, customs and practices handed down
from generation to generation.

Traditional dance Dances and dance forms that have emerged out of the tradition of a people,
for example, Africa, India, China.

Trap A door in the stage floor for special effects and entrances.

Truck A mobile rostrum on wheels or ball castors carrying a section of the setting.

Turntable/Revolving A large circular stage set into or on the permanent stage floor.
Stage

Production concept A brief statement, metaphor, or expression of the essential meaning of a
play and the director’s approach to communicating this meaning.

Unit set A set with certain permanent features, such as arches or columns that, by
the addition of doors or draperies or windows, can be made to serve as the
background.

Up-stage Towards the rear of the stage.

Up-stage To distract from the focus of attention on stage.

Wings The flats or drapes masking the sides of the stage. As a general term, used
to designate all areas at the sides of the stage.

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