Stage direction?

A stage direction is a written instruction in a script that tells actors how to move or behave on stage. It can also include information about lighting, sound effects, and other technical elements of a production. Stage directions are typically written in italics or parentheses and are used to help guide the actors and production team in creating a cohesive and effective performance.

- Enter: A character enters the stage.
- Exit: A character exits the stage.
- Cross: A character moves from one side of the stage to the other.
- Upstage: A character moves towards the back of the stage.
- Downstage: A character moves towards the front of the stage.
- Left: A character moves to the left side of the stage.
- Right: A character moves to the right side of the stage.
- Center: A character moves to the center of the stage.
- Up center: A character moves to the center of the stage, upstage.
- Down center: A character moves to the center of the stage, downstage.
- Left center: A character moves to the center of the stage, left.
- Right center: A character moves to the center of the stage, right.
- Stage right: A character moves to the right side of the stage, upstage.
- Stage left: A character moves to the left side of the stage, upstage.
- Apron: A character moves to the front of the stage, downstage.
- Wings: A character moves to the side of the stage, offstage.
- Blocking: The arrangement of actors on stage.
- Tableau: A frozen moment in the action.
- Curtain: The fabric that covers the stage when it is not in use.
- Props: Objects that are used on stage.
- Scenery: The setting of the stage.
- Lighting: The way the stage is lit.
- Sound: The sounds that are used on stage.
- Audience: The people who are watching the performance.