Stage/ligting Terminology

In this lesson, we learned about the different parts of the stage and the lights at different spots in the auditorium which have different functions. Below is a video showing us explaining the vocabulary that we have learned in this lesson about the stage and the lights in an auditorium.

Glossary of important vocab.:


Cyclorama = Backdrop on which things can be projected

Flats = Can be painted, and become a part of the scenery. And they create the wings (the places the actors can stand before they come off stage).

Tabs = Small curtains at the side of the stage that can act as wings

Wings = an area for actors to exit and enter the stage generally along the side of the stage

Box set = Naturalistic room set

Set-prop = a prop that everyone uses e.g.: fruit bowl

Personal-prop = support used by one person as their personal item

Props table = Has all of the set-props

Green room = place where actors are offstage and can't be heard

Talkback feed = This device shows the actor that is going on stage to tell them when their part is coming up.

Backdrop = piece of cloth that drops down in front of the cyclorama (can be used as a cyclorama itself)

Fly-tower = an area above the stage that you can use to lower objects onto the stage

Key lights = Lights from the side, that give detail to the face

Backlight = Light from the back could be used to create a silhouette

Front light = Lights up the face could flatten out features

Apron = A front extension of the stage

Pit = Lowered place in front of the stage for the orchestra

Evaluation:

The lesson about the stage and lighting terminology was really crucial for us, it will help us a lot in future shows that we run, or other projects that we do. The technical vocabulary would allow us to communicate clearly and accurately with professional language. Also communicating effectively with actors and other people who are also working on the play.
Moreover, the terminology would help us to develop better lighting designs, because we would know what the different lights on the stage would do. For example, the key light that shines from the stage's side gives the actors' faces more detail to the audience. By having this knowledge we would be able to improve our lighting, illuminating the actors better.
Lastly, after learning this vocabulary, we should try to utilize them as we work on the different projects, so we get used to using them and familiarize ourselves with the vocabulary.