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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Cinema and Theater
aisle [noun]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

Ex: The train conductor moved up and down the aisle , checking tickets and assisting passengers with their luggage .

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

Ex: The school assembly was held in the auditorium , where students gathered to listen to announcements and performances .

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

Ex: She painted the backdrop by hand , adding intricate details to create the illusion of a bustling cityscape .

the part of the theater where performers, crew, and staff work away from the audience's sight

Ex: The backstage was buzzing with activity as the crew set up the stage .
balcony [noun]

an upper floor in a theater or cinema where there are seats for the audience

Ex: From the balcony , you could hear the orchestra tuning before the symphony began .
bill [noun]

the program or entertainment offered at a public performance

Ex: The festival 's bill attracted thousands of visitors .
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

Ex: The red velvet curtain added a touch of elegance to the grand theater .

the anterior part of a stage in theater that is in the audience's sight

a room where actors change costumes and prepare for a performance

Ex: The dressing room smelled of hairspray and stage makeup .

a curtain or a painted piece of cloth that can be lowered and raised designed for the stage

the interval between two acts of a theatrical performance

fleapit [noun]

a neglected and dirty cinema or theater

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

Ex: She greeted her friends in the spacious foyer of the art gallery , marveling at the stunning exhibits on display .
gallery [noun]

a narrow balcony at the highest part of a theater hall where people are accommodated, with cheap seats

gangway [noun]

a passage between rows of seats in an auditorium, aircraft, etc.

a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

Ex: After her set , the musician retreated to the green room to unwind and chat with her bandmates about the performance .
house [noun]

a building where live theatrical performances are presented, typically featuring a stage and seating for an audience

Ex: We arrived early to get good seats in the house before the play started .

the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience

Ex: The theater ’s design includes a spacious mezzanine to accommodate more guests .

the section of seating on the main floor of a theater, closest to the stage

Ex: The theater 's orchestra offers both aisle and center seating .
ovation [noun]

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

playbill [noun]

a list of plays that are performed in a theater

prop [noun]

any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play

Ex: The magician ’s hat was just a prop for the illusion .

the architectural wall or frame that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater, often forming an arch through which the audience views the performance

Ex: The director emphasized sightlines through the proscenium for the audience .

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

Ex: The scenery was changed during intermission to depict a different time period .
set [noun]

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

Ex: The designer created a beautiful set that transformed the theater into a magical forest , complete with twinkling lights and lifelike trees .
stage [noun]

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

Ex: She stood on the stage , taking a bow as the audience applauded .

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 seats that are located on the second floor of a theater hall

upstage [noun]

the back part of the stage that is the most distant from the audience

wardrobe [noun]

the complete set of costumes owned or used by a theatre company for performances

Ex: She worked in the wardrobe , organizing and repairing costumes .

a machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind

Ex: The theater production employed a wind machine to enhance the storm scene on stage .

a theater stage design where the stage extends into the audience on three sides, allowing for a more intimate and immersive theatrical experience

Ex: Actors on a thrust stage must be aware of the audience on three sides .

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

Ex:
wing [noun]

(plural) any of the sides of the stage in a theater that is not in the audience's sight

Ex:

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]

a narrow, elevated platform used to access and manage equipment above a stage or audience

Ex: The crew uses the catwalk to hang and maintain sound equipment .
gel [noun]

a thin, colored or translucent sheet placed over stage lights to produce lighting effects

Ex:

the lights that illuminate an audience area in a theater or performance space

marquee [noun]

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

surtitle [noun]

translated words projected above or next to the stage on a screen in an opera or play

Ex: Attendees appreciated the surtitles , which enhanced their enjoyment of the performance .
apron [noun]

the part of a theater stage that extends forward, in front of the curtain and the orchestra pit

Ex: The apron provides a closer connection between actors and spectators .

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

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

flat [noun]

scenery made of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas, used as part of a stage setting