Scrim
Finely woven fabric which can be translucent or opaque using lighting from different angles. Small pieces of a scrim material is often used in front of lanterns to soften the light beam.
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Sand Bags
A canvas bag filled with sand used to secure and weight scenery on the stage.
Mixer (Sound Desk)
Sound control desk, used to mix and adjust levels of sounds from various sources. Also known as a mixing desk or mixing console.
Swivel Arm (Rotary Leg Unit)
Device for suspending a leg so that the angle of the leg in relation to the proscenium can be varied (Rotary Leg Unit).
Swatch
A small piece of fabric or paint used to demonstrate the colour and/or texture of the material being used.
Swag
Looped-up curtain, border or leg.
Surround Curtains (Surround)
Set of legs (ordinary pleated curtains) hung from a curved or angled bar to form the sides and background to an acting area.
Stage Cloth
Large piece of canvas, used to cover the stage floor, often painted to represent paving etc.