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Theatre Journal Entries 9/16-20/2013. Stage placement. Tuesday. Arena The area of a play's action in "theaters in the round", in which the audience sits surrounding the stage. Wednesday. Backdrop
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Theatre Journal Entries9/16-20/2013 Stage placement
Tuesday Arena The area of a play's action in "theaters in the round", in which the audience sits surrounding the stage.
Wednesday Backdrop In England, called the backcloth. A painted canvas or plain surface upon which light could be shown, it was flown or hung from the grid and, in combination with wings, was used to form a set on stage. Now generally replaced by the box set.
Thursday Backing A flat used to mask the area behind a door, window or other opening on a set.
Friday Backstage The entire area behind or beyond the stage, including the dressing rooms. Sometimes includes the "wings", or sides of the stage area.