proscenium
Also called proscenium arch . the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
(formerly) the apron or, especially in ancient theater, the stage itself.
Origin of proscenium
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How to use proscenium in a sentence
Arena’s Kreeger Theater is proscenium, so we’ve had to flatten out our blocking.
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British Dictionary definitions for proscenium
/ (prəˈsiːnɪəm) /
the arch or opening separating the stage from the auditorium together with the area immediately in front of the arch
(in ancient theatres) the stage itself
Origin of proscenium
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