Cross Over – this area is used by stage hands, technicians, and performers to travel from “stage left” to “stage right”, while remaining out of the audience’s sight.
Upstage – the area that is furthest away from the audience.
Acting Area – as you might expect, this is the location that is used for acting (it’s also where much of the set is placed).
Downstage – the section of the stage closest to the audience.
Stage Left – this is the area to the performer’s left (the audience’s right).
Stage Right – the area to the performer’s right (the audience’s left).
Off Right and Off Left – the areas on the performers’ right and left that are out of sight of the audience. These often serve as exit points for the performers when they need need to leave the scene or get off the stage.
The Apron – lies just in front of the proscenium arch.
