Theatre

Theatre

Terms of or in relation to a collaborative form of fine art which uses live performances to express fictional or non-fictional stories to an audience in a particular place.

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Scene shop

Performing arts; Theatre

The backstage area in which scenery is designed and built.

Dance

Performing arts; Theatre

A precursor, if not the earliest form of theatre. Dance in primitive theatre has evolved into the choreography of Broadway musicals, ballet, and interpretative theatre.

Hand prop

Performing arts; Theatre

A prop, such as a cane, a handkerchief, or other small item with which an actor can work as a part of his character or the action of the play.

Platform

Performing arts; Theatre

A raised box or rostrum used to elevate actors upstage.

Rostrum

Performing arts; Theatre

A raised platform of any size from a small dais to the bridge of a ship, that is raised above the primary level of the stage. Useful for adding interest and dimension to the stage setting and for ...

A thin sheet of coloured plastic (originally gelatin -- hence the name) that is placed in a gel frame and inserted in a lighting instrument to add colour to the beam of light. Careful use of gels in ...

Audition

Performing arts; Theatre

A trial run or "tryout" for a particular part in a play. In earlier theater, actors were often engaged on the basis of hearsay or their performance in other productions, with auditions coming into ...