Cinema and Theater - In the Theater and Cinema
Here you will learn some English words related to in the theater and cinema such as "backdrop", "prop", and "wing".
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a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats
the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance
a piece of cloth that is painted, hung at the rear of a stage as part of the scenery
a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery
the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes
an upper floor in a theater or cinema where there are seats for the audience
a curved upper floor in a theater or opera house where there are seats for the audience
a thick heavy piece of cloth that is hung in front of a stage in a theater and is raised or pulled aside when a performance begins
a room where actors can change costumes or prepare for their performance
a curtain or a painted piece of cloth that can be lowered and raised designed for the stage
a type of stage lighting placed at floor level to illuminate the performers from below, often used in dance performances
a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet
a narrow balcony at the highest part of a theater hall where people are accommodated, with cheap seats
a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing
a building where live theatrical performances are presented, typically featuring a stage and seating for an audience
the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience
an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping
the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top
a thick heavy curtain in front of a stage in a theater that could be lowered as a precaution in case of fire
the painted hangings at the background and the accessories on a theater stage
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience
an entrance to a theater that is designated for the use of the staff and actors
the left side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience
the right side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience
the department in a theater or movie company that is in charge of the costumes of actors
a machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind
a theater stage design where the stage extends into the audience on three sides, allowing for a more intimate and immersive theatrical experience
any of the sides of the stage in a theater that is not in the audience's sight
a venue featuring a central stage surrounded by rising tiers of seating, providing unobstructed views for the audience and enhancing the acoustics for performances
a narrow, elevated platform used to access and manage equipment above a stage or audience
the lights that illuminate an audience area in a theater or performance space
a large structure above a building’s entrance that shows the name of the place or upcoming events
a simple, versatile performance space with black walls that can be set up in different ways for various types of shows
translated words projected above or next to the stage on a screen in an opera or play
the section of the stage that extends out in front of the main stage, between the curtain and the audience
a room in a movie theater or other venue where the projector and other equipment for showing films or videos are located
a small retail outlet or booth typically found in movie theaters, sports arenas, or amusement parks, where food, drinks, and other items are sold to patrons
a display technology that allows viewers to see images or videos in three dimensions, giving the illusion of depth and creating a more immersive visual experience
a very large movie screen that provides a more intense and impressive audiovisual experience than a regular movie theater
a designated backstage location in a theater where crew members communicate with performers during a live performance
a set design that creates the illusion of a complete interior room on stage, usually by building three walls with the fourth wall left open for the audience's view
scenery made of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas, used as part of a stage setting