| A | B |
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| flats | pieces of scenery for mounting, consisting of canvas or muslin stretched over a frame |
| flies | space directly above stage into which scenery is raised |
| flop | production that fails |
| focus | to center attention on something |
| folk drama | play originating in legend or popular lore |
| foots | footlights |
| fourth wall | imaginary side of room toward audience |
| full set | use of entire stage |
| gag | (slang) highly noticeable twist of comedy |
| give stage | move to less important position |
| grease paint | mixture of grease and coloring, used in theatrical makeup |
| green room | lounge near stage used by actors, author, and director |
| grips | stage hands |
| ground cloth | canvas covering floor or acting areas to muffle footsteps |
| ground row | low flats set on stage floor for scenic background |
| grouping | arranging characters for meaningful, emotional, best interests of the play |
| ham | actor who is bad but thinks he is good |
| hand props | items that actors carry onstage for business |
| hand bill | printed sheet stating title, cast, date, theatre, or play |
| hare's foot | good luck charm used to apply dry rouge |
| headliner | star or leading player |
| heavy | usually villain of cast, or adult in serious role |
| hokum | sure-fire stock situation, good for laughs |
| hold | keep position without moving |
| horseplay | rude, boisterous playing |
