Main Curtain
Upstage Traveler
Border
Border
Leg
Line Set
Offstage Left
Center Stage
Down Stage
Audience
Tourmentor
Leg
Upstage Trvaveler
Cyclorama
Main Curtain Also known as the House Curtain, this curtain is typically made from an FR or IFR velour and operates in a number of ways illustrated on the previous page.
Legs Used to visually hide the off stage areas of the stage and are typically made from FR or IFR velour. Alternatively, Commando Cloth can be used as an economic option.
Borders Used to visually hide lighting pipes and tops of other drapery/ scenic pipes and are typically made from FR or IFR velour. Alternatively, Commando Cloth can be used as an economic option.
Traveler Curtain This type of curtain proves very useful on stage in both the mid-stage and up-stage positions. In the mid-stage position, it allows the stage depth to be reduced as well as allow scene changes to happen up-stage of it. The up-stage traveler allows for a black surround as well as visually hide a cyclorama or screen. It is typically made from FR or IFR velour. Alternatively, Commando Cloth can be used as an economic option.
Cyclorama Also known as a "Cyc". It is an upstage drapery typically made from FR or IFR seamless muslin or Leno lled scrim that provides a large canvas ready for lighting effects.
A BASIC GUIDE TO STAGE DRAPERY There are many moving parts to the modern stage, among them are various types of theatrical drapery, backdrops, scrim and projection screens. The below diagram is a representational illustration of common soft good names and playing positions on stage.
TRADITIONAL STAGE LAYOUT
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