Parts of the Stage

2. The part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch toward the audience.
7. IN THE ROUND A stage completely surrounded by the audience on all sides
9. RIGHT The acting area closest to the audience on the actor's right-hand side.
10. LEFT The left side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.
11. The sunken area directly in front of or under the stage where musicians sit
12. The area of the stage closest to the audience.
13. BOX A flexible, minimalist studio space with adjustable seating, typically painted entirely dark
14. The offstage spaces directly to the left and right of the acting area, hidden by curtains.

1. The area behind the scenery or main performance space, out of view of the audience.
3. A stage that extends into the auditorium so that the audience surrounds it on three sides.
4. The entire area of the theatre where the audience sits to watch the performance.
5. CENTRE The strongest focal point on a stage
6. The area of the stage furthest away from the audience
8. DRAPE The main, decorative curtain that hangs at the very front of the proscenium stage to open or close the show
11. The frame or arch separating the stage from the auditorium.