Stage Diagram Quiz
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What is a House in the context of a stage diagram?

  • Where the audience sits (correct)
  • The left side of the stage from the audience's perspective
  • The area of the stage closest to the audience
  • The acting area in front of the main curtain

What are Trailers in a stage context?

Long pieces of black cloth hanging in pairs on stage left and stage right, touching the stage floor.

What does the term Apron refer to?

The acting area in front of the main curtain.

What is a Proscenium Arch?

<p>The arch or frame enclosing the visible stage; the opening between the stage and the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Acting Area.

<p>The part of the stage or theatre that is used by actors during a play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Teaser?

<p>A short curtain hung across the stage above the acting area to mask overhead lights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Stage Right mean?

<p>The right side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Stage Left refer to?

<p>The left side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Wings?

<p>Offstage spaces to the sides of the acting area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Upstage.

<p>The stage area away from the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Downstage mean?

<p>The area of the stage closest to the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is House Right?

<p>The right side of the stage from the audience members' perspectives as they face the stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does House Left mean?

<p>The left side of the stage from the audience members' perspectives as they face the stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Props?

<p>The items that the actors use, but that are not part of their costume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Sets.

<p>The scenery that gets placed or wheeled on and off stage for each scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parts of a Stage Diagram

  • House: Area where the audience is seated.

  • Trailers: Long black cloth pieces hanging on stage left and right, touching the stage floor; used for masking.

  • Apron: Acting area situated in front of the main curtain.

  • Proscenium Arch: The arch framing the stage that forms the opening between the stage and the house.

  • Acting Area: Designated space on the stage utilized by actors during performances.

  • Teaser: Short curtain hung above the acting area to conceal overhead lighting.

  • Stage Right: Right side of the stage from an actor’s viewpoint facing the audience.

  • Stage Left: Left side of the stage from an actor’s viewpoint facing the audience.

  • Wings: Areas offstage situated to the sides of the acting area where performers can wait or exit.

  • Upstage: The part of the stage that is further away from the audience.

  • Downstage: The section of the stage closest to the audience.

  • House Right: Right side of the stage as viewed by audience members facing the stage.

  • House Left: Left side of the stage as viewed by audience members facing the stage.

  • Props: Objects used by actors that are not part of their costumes.

  • Sets: Scenery and structures brought on and off the stage to create different scenes.

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Test your knowledge of stage diagrams with this quiz. Learn about the different parts, including the house and trailers, and their functions in a theater setting. Perfect for drama students and theater enthusiasts!

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