Deck

Also called: Stage floor · Show deck

The stage floor. Crew who work there during the show are the deck crew; a show deck is a new floor built on top for one production.

Crew

Running crewThe crew who work every performance backstage: moving scenery, setting props, flying pieces and handling changes.
TrapAn opening in the stage floor that lets actors or scenery appear and disappear. The space underneath is the trap room.

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