The apron in front of the stage is[...]

author

date

01/01/1912

language

Eng

citazione

The apron in front of the stage is usually painted black. 'He addressed the audience from the black', that is, from the edge of the footlights.

source

Wilfred Granville, A dictionary of theatrical terms, Andre Deutsch, 01/01/1912, London
tipologia
ambito

details

p. 28

voce

Black (Eng)

keywords

apron, footlights