Stage Layouts

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STAGE LAYOUTS


Upstage: Upstage is The area of the stage furthest from the audience.
Downstage: The area of the stage closest to the audience.

Stage left: The area of the stage to the performers' left when facing downstage.

Stage right: The area of the stage to the performers' right when facing downstage.

Center stage: The center of the playing area. 

Apron: The area of the stage in front of the proscenium arch.

Backstage: Area of the theatre adjacent to the stage is accessible only to performers, and technicians including the wings, cross-over, and dressing room.

Wings: Area that is part of the stage deck but offstage(out of sight of the audience). The wings are typically masked with legs. The wings space is used for performers preparing to enter, etc.

Control Booth: The section of the theater designated for the operation of technical equipment, lights, and soundboards. The control Booth is located in the theater in such a way that there is a good view of the playing area.










                                                    

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