Fly Gallery (Noun)
Meaning
A narrow raised platform at the side of a stage in a theater; stagehands can work the ropes controlling equipment in the flies.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stagehand climbed up to the fly gallery to adjust the lights for the evening performance.
- From the fly gallery, the crew could lower scenery and raise the curtain with ease.
- The theater's fly gallery was narrow and cramped, but it offered a great view of the stage.
- During the play, the fly gallery was a flurry of activity as stagehands worked the ropes and pulleys.
- The fly gallery was a vital part of the theater's operations, allowing the crew to make quick changes between scenes.