Theatre Terms
Here you'll find over 1000 definitions of theatrical terms, from Aside, Beam Angle, and Camlock, to Upstaging, VU Meter, and Wagon. Fully searchable, our glossary is helpful for technical staff, directors, actors, producers, or anyone wanting to better understand the inner workings of theatre.
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| Term | Definition | Link |
|---|---|---|
| BACK PROJECTION | Projection | |
| PROJECTION | The throwing of an image onto the stage by means of light, for an optical or design effect. | |
| REAR PROJECTION | Projection | |
| SCREEN (PROJECTION) | Many types of projection screen are available. Some are multi-purpose, some only for front projection, some only for back projection. If a screen is not self-supporting, it often has eyelets around the outside edge which are used to "lace" the screen onto a larger frame. | Projection |
