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Record 1 1992-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
CONT

To clarify directions on the stage, stage right and stage left have been set up as right and left of the actor as he stands facing the audience.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
DEF

Côté gauche de la scène pour le spectateur, côté droit pour l'acteur.

CONT

La droite du spectateur est dite côté cour, la gauche, côté jardin.

CONT

Pour n'être pas jugé de profane, vous devez savoir, en montant sur une scène, qu'on ne dit pas l'avant ni l'arrière, mais la face et le lointain, qu'on ne dit pas la gauche ni la droite, mais le jardin et la cour.

Spanish

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