Across
- 6. a horizontal masking border that is lowered to reduce the height of the opening.
- 8. Area of stage within which an actor performs.
- 10. A fireproof curtain that can be dropped downstage of the house curtain in case of a fire.
- 13. A scenic cloth made of fine net which becomes solid or transparent under appropriate lighting.
- 15. The stage area that extends beyond the house curtains on the side of the audience.
- 16. Strip of fabric hung horizontally to mask or conceal technical equipment above the stage.
- 17. the object which patrons sit on when in the theatre.
- 18. A type of curtain suspended from an overhead track that opens from centre to each side.
- 19. a lined curtain similar to a tormentor and conceals/reveals the area.
- 20. vertical masking pieces used in conjunction with a teaser that conceals/reveals the area.
- 21. Space between the acting area and the side walls of the stage.
Down
- 1. Hole cut in stage and concealed by floor to give access from below.
- 2. Main stage curtains between stage and auditorium.
- 3. Removable smaller timber and canvas arch set upstage of brick proscenium sometimes painted in same design as the set.
- 4. White backdrop located farthest upstage. Usually used to give the appearance of the “sky”. Normally made of unbleached canvas or natural muslin fabric.
- 5. Working platform above and to the side of stage from which fly bars are operated.
- 7. Structure at the top of the fly tower which supports pulleys for flying system.
- 9. Area behind a backdrop where performers and crew are able to cross without being seen by the audience.
- 11. The part of the theatre where the audience gather to view a performance. Forms part of the Front of House area. Sometimes known as the 'house'.
- 12. Aluminium or steel pipe about 50mm Aprox. diameter to which lighting or scenery can be attached.
- 14. Indicates the limits of audience’s vision from extreme seats including side seats; front and back rows.