A curtain in theatrical and studio environments serves as a visual barrier, masking off-stage areas or hiding the set before a performance. In lighting design, heavy, opaque curtains are critical for absorbing stray light and preventing unwanted reflections. They are often rigged on tracks to allow rapid deployment or removal during scene changes.
Heard on the job
Make sure the main curtain is completely closed before you strike the work lights.
Also heard as
- drape
- drop