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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Curtain raiser

Performing arts; Theatre

A one-act play performed before the main play in the 19th Century.

Pin rail

Performing arts; Theatre

A part of the fly-loft in some theatres in which belaying pins are inserted and to which hand worked lines from the scenery are run, controlled and tied off.

All physical items on stage with the exception of the scenery. This would include lamps, chairs, pens, paper, books and all manner of such things. Heavier items such as sofas, desks, etc., are really ...

Denouement

Performing arts; Theatre

Also called "falling action", it is the part of the play following the climax, during which events and conflicts are brought to their final resolution.

Oleo

Performing arts; Theatre

Also called a "roll curtain", because it rolls up and down rather than being flown. Used extensively in vaudeville theatre and musical revues, it was often located downstage so that action could take ...

Tech rehearsal

Performing arts; Theatre

A rehearsal in which all technical aspects of the production are utilized, including the lights, sound effects, set changes, and special effects. Just short of a dress rehearsal, in which costume and ...

Curtain set

Performing arts; Theatre

A set consisting simply of drapery or curtains at the back and sides of the stage. An example of a curtain set can be found in Arthur Millers The Crucible.