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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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Words Related to Cinema and Theater
aisle

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

[noun]
auditorium

a large room or hall for public events, often with seating and a stage

[noun]
backcloth

a piece of cloth that is painted, hung at the rear of a stage as part of the scenery

[noun]
backdrop

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

[noun]
backstage

the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes

[noun]
balcony

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

[noun]
bill

the list of entertainment programs or performers at a concert, theater, etc.

[noun]
circle

a curved upper floor in a theater or opera house where there are seats for the audience

[noun]
curtain

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

[noun]
downstage

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

[noun]
dressing room

a room where actors can change costumes or prepare for their performance

[noun]
drop curtain

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

[noun]
entr'acte

the interval between two acts of a theatrical performance

[noun]
fleapit

a neglected and dirty cinema or theater

[noun]
footlight

a type of stage lighting placed at floor level to illuminate the performers from below, often used in dance performances

[noun]
foyer

a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet

[noun]
gallery

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

[noun]
gangway

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

[noun]
green room

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

[noun]
house

the area in which the audience sits while a movie, concert or theater is performed

[noun]
mezzanine

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

[noun]
orchestra

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

[noun]
ovation

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

[noun]
playbill

a list of plays that are performed in a theater

[noun]
prop

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

[noun]
proscenium

the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top

[noun]
safety curtain

a thick heavy curtain in front of a stage in a theater that could be lowered as a precaution in case of fire

[noun]
scenery

the painted hangings at the background and the accessories on a theater stage

[noun]
set

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

[noun]
stage

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

[noun]
stage door

an entrance to a theater that is designated for the use of the staff and actors

[noun]
stage left

the left side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience

[noun]
stage right

the right side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience

[noun]
upper circle

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

[noun]
upstage

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

[noun]
wardrobe

the department in a theater or movie company that is in charge of the costumes of actors

[noun]
wind machine

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

[noun]
thrust stage

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

[noun]
box office

a small place at a cinema, theater, etc. from which tickets are bought

[noun]
wing

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

[noun]
amphitheater

a venue featuring a central stage surrounded by rising tiers of seating, providing unobstructed views for the audience and enhancing the acoustics for performances

[noun]
catwalk

narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage or between parts of a building or along a bridge)

[noun]
gel

a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

[noun]
houselights

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

[noun]
marquee

permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.

[noun]
black box theater

a simple, versatile performance space with black walls that can be set up in different ways for various types of shows

[noun]
surtitle

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

[noun]
apron

the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)

[noun]
projection booth

a room in a movie theater or other venue where the projector and other equipment for showing films or videos are located

[noun]
concession stand

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

[noun]
3D screen

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

[noun]
IMAX screen

a very large movie screen that provides a more intense and impressive audiovisual experience than a regular movie theater

[noun]
prompt corner

a designated backstage location in a theater where crew members communicate with performers during a live performance

[noun]
box set

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

[noun]
flat

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

[noun]
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