| A | B |
|---|
| acoustics | The total effect of sound in a theatre |
| blackout | A light cue that means all stage lights are to be switched off |
| fade out | To dim the lights to a complete blackout |
| follow spot | A spotlight that is used to light a performer as he moves on stage |
| pinspot | To make narrow the beam from a light source, usually striking only the head |
| floodlight | An unfocused light that throws a broad general light |
| gels | Very thin transparent material used to produce colored lights |
| grip | a stage hand |
| houselights | Those lights used to light the auditorium and dimmed during the performance |
| kill | a cue that means to immediately stop the sound or turn off the lights |
