| Term | Definition |
|---|
| blocking | an actor's movement around a set, or the notations regarding movement in an actor's script. Also for one actor to get between another actor and the audience. |
| cheating | the practice of turning one's body towards the audience even while keeping the head facing one's scene partner. |
| crossing | moving from one point on the stage to another, especially to a diametrically opposed point. |
| down stage | the front of the stage; in the direction of the audience |
| improve | making up as you go along |
| panomime | no props or words |
| character | a person, animal, or an inanimate object |
| thrust | a stage that extends out into the audience, so that the audience is seated on three sides of it. |
| upstage | towards the back of the stage |
| leg | Drape set as masking piece at the side of the acting area. |
| teasers | masks the lightd with curtain |
| cyclorama | Plain cloth or plastered wall filling the rear of the stage. |
| proscenium | area of the stage located in front of the curtain. |
| arena | audience all around |
| black box | audience placed anywhere |
| profile | audience looking at each other |
Combine with other sets
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