A glossary of Stage Terms for students exploring design for Stage and Screen

Legs

Legs are vertical lengths of black fabric hung on short bars or battens and used to mask (hide) the sides of the stage (wings) from the audience view.

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Elevator Stage

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Mise en Scene

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Upstage
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