Parts of the Theatre

2. spotlight that can be moved around during a performance
6. backstage area on either side of the stage.
7. a large backdrop meant to resemble the sky
8. piece of wood or pipe from which lights, scenery and curtains are hung
12. front curtain separating the stage from the audience, often simply called "the curtain."
13. the area in the auditorium where the audience sits

1. like a picture frame; a curtain might be used for scene changes or intermission
3. the architectural wall that separates the audience from backstage, the frame
4. any curtain that moves or opens horizontally
5. smaller theatre, completely black; can take many forms and audience is close to the stage
9. part of the stage projecting past the curtain line toward the audience.
10. Narrow, vertical stage drapes used for masking and creating the wings
11. a short, horizontal drape used for making the flies and lighting