Wings

Also called: Les coulisses (French)

The hidden areas just off the sides of the stage where actors wait, props are set and scenery is stored.

ActorsCrewStage managers

MaskingBlack curtains or flats that hide the wings, the lights and the backstage from the audience.
Prop tableA table in the wings, taped and labelled with an outline for every prop, so actors find them and crew spot missing ones.

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