Words Related to Cinema and Theater - In the Theater and Cinema
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aisle
[noun]
a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats
backcloth
[noun]
a piece of cloth that is painted, hung at the rear of a stage as part of the scenery
backdrop
[noun]
a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery
backstage
[noun]
the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes
balcony
[noun]
an upper floor in a theater or cinema where there are seats for the audience
circle
[noun]
a curved upper floor in a theater or opera house where there are seats for the audience
curtain
[noun]
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
dressing room
[noun]
a room where actors can change costumes or prepare for their performance
drop curtain
[noun]
a curtain or a painted piece of cloth that can be lowered and raised designed for the stage
footlight
[noun]
a type of stage lighting placed at floor level to illuminate the performers from below, often used in dance performances
foyer
[noun]
a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet
gallery
[noun]
a narrow balcony at the highest part of a theater hall where people are accommodated, with cheap seats
green room
[noun]
a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing
house
[noun]
the area in which the audience sits while a movie, concert or theater is performed
mezzanine
[noun]
the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience
ovation
[noun]
an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping
proscenium
[noun]
the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top
safety curtain
[noun]
a thick heavy curtain in front of a stage in a theater that could be lowered as a precaution in case of fire
scenery
[noun]
the painted hangings at the background and the accessories on a theater stage
set
[noun]
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
stage
[noun]
an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience
stage door
[noun]
an entrance to a theater that is designated for the use of the staff and actors
stage left
[noun]
the left side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience
stage right
[noun]
the right side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience
wardrobe
[noun]
the department in a theater or movie company that is in charge of the costumes of actors
wind machine
[noun]
a machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind
thrust stage
[noun]
a theater stage design where the stage extends into the audience on three sides, allowing for a more intimate and immersive theatrical experience
wing
[noun]
any of the sides of the stage in a theater that is not in the audience's sight
amphitheater
[noun]
a venue featuring a central stage surrounded by rising tiers of seating, providing unobstructed views for the audience and enhancing the acoustics for performances
catwalk
[noun]
narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage or between parts of a building or along a bridge)
houselights
[noun]
the lights that illuminate an audience area in a theater or performance space
black box theater
[noun]
a simple, versatile performance space with black walls that can be set up in different ways for various types of shows
surtitle
[noun]
translated words projected above or next to the stage on a screen in an opera or play
apron
[noun]
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
projection booth
[noun]
a room in a movie theater or other venue where the projector and other equipment for showing films or videos are located
concession stand
[noun]
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
3D screen
[noun]
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
IMAX screen
[noun]
a very large movie screen that provides a more intense and impressive audiovisual experience than a regular movie theater
prompt corner
[noun]
a designated backstage location in a theater where crew members communicate with performers during a live performance
box set
[noun]
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
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