Downlight
Light from above the actor, the beam perpendicular to the stage floor. Can be use as a colour wash without the light directly hitting the scenery.
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Dead Blackout
Complete darkness on stage, used to hide scenery changes or to create dramatic effect.
Dead
The predetermined level to which a suspended scenic piece is raised or lowered to take up its correct position in the setting.
Drapes (Blacks)
Curtains hung both to mask the back-stage area and to shape the on-stage area. Normally made of wool surge.
Director
In control of all aspects of the production. They develop the concept of the production, brief the designer and lighting designer, plot the actor’s moves, rehearse the actors and more.