Lash
To secure abutting flats with rope. The rope is known as both a Lash Line and a Throw Line.
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Lantern (Fixture)
One of the many words for a theatre light. Other names are Luminaire, Instrument, Light, Fitting, Fixture, Lamp.
Lamp
The light source within a lantern, but also used to refer to the complete unit. Also known as Bulb, Globe, Envelope, Bubble.
Ladder
A non-climbable frame used to hang lanterns from.
Loft Block (Grid Pulley)
Sheaf in a metal frame bolted to the grid and used to pass a suspension line; there is one block for each line in a set. See also Set of lines.
Locking Rail
In a counter weight system the handling rope passes through a rope lock attached to a locking rail which runs the length of the counterweight wall frame.
Light Curtain
A batten of low voltage narrow angle lamps, usually 8 to 10, wired in series, used to create a narrow strip of intense light.
Lift
Section of stage floor that can be raised or lowered or tilted to provide differing levels of acting area, or to enable changes of setting to be made in the stage basement. Also Known as a bridge.