Masking Piece (Noun)
Meaning
Scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The masking piece was placed at the side of the stage to conceal the actors' quick changes during the performance.
- The set designers decided to use a large masking piece to hide the offstage area where the stagehands were operating the pulleys.
- A tall masking piece was installed to block the audience's view of the stagehands as they set up the props for the next scene.
- The crew used a masking piece to conceal the exit door at the back of the stage, creating the illusion of a seamless set.
- The stagehands carefully positioned the masking piece to prevent the audience from seeing the offstage area where the special effects equipment was located.