Stagecraft Terminology #1

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Across
  1. 1. Increasing light or sound intensity; to construct
  2. 3. Short curtains hung over the stage to mask lights
  3. 5. All stage lights go off simultaneously
  4. 6. A curtain, hung at rear of stage, used for lighting effects
  5. 8. The group of actors who take roles in the play
  6. 10. Stage floor between the pit and the main curtain
  7. 11. Area of stage closest to the audience
  8. 12. Area where scenery is loaded onto the stage
  9. 13. Flats used behind window and door openings
  10. 15. Large curtains in folds on the sides and rear of the acting area
  11. 16. Up Gradually increase light intensity
Down
  1. 2. Unit to control intensity or brightness of lights
  2. 3. Painted curtain hung from a batten
  3. 4. Delete; a command to stop action and dialogue
  4. 5. Area behind scenery not visible to audience
  5. 7. Posted announcements of rehearsals and performances
  6. 9. Coordination of actor's movements on stage
  7. 13. Horizontal pipe suspended over the stage
  8. 14. Signal for light changes, curtain pulls, etc
  9. 15. Out Gradually decrease light intensity