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61cut drop — Theat. a drop scene cut to reveal part of the upstage area. [1960 65] …
62double batten — Theat. two wooden battens screwed together for holding the edge of a drop between them. Also called sandwich batten …
63grand drapery — Theat. a valance across the proscenium arch, forming part of the decorative frame for the stage …
64keeper hook — Theat. an S shaped hook for securing doors, windows, etc., or for fastening a batten to a flat …
65pin spot — Theat. 1. a spotlight that produces a narrow beam of light illuminating a very small part of a stage, used esp. to focus attention on a detail. 2. the beam of light so produced. [1945 50] …
66production number — Theat. a specialty number or routine, usually performed by the entire cast consisting of musicians, singers, dancers, stars, etc., of a musical comedy, vaudeville show, or the like. [1935 40] * * * proˈduction number f25 [production number] noun… …
67revolving stage — Theat. a circular platform divided into segments enabling multiple theater sets to be put in place in advance and in turn rotated into view of the audience. [1910 15] * * * revolving stage, a stage with a circular platform that revolves to allow… …
68sandwich batten — Theat. See double batten …
69scene master — Theat. (on a switchboard) a master switch that controls several lighting circuits …
70stage pocket — Theat. one of several metal boxes placed backstage in the floor (floor pocket) or wall of a theater and containing jacks for electric cables used in lighting units …