[DOC] [TLE] Theater drapes and stage curtains - Wikipedia [PAR] Theater drapes and stage curtains are large pieces of cloth that are designed to 
mask backstage areas of a theater from spectators. They are designed for a 
variety of specific purposes and come in several types; many are made from 
black or other dark colored, ... Theater drapes represent a portion of any 
production's soft goods, a category... [DOC] [TLE] Cyclorama (theater) - Wikipedia [PAR] A cyclorama is a large curtain or wall, often concave, positioned at the back of the 
apse. It was popularized in the German theater of the 19th century and continues 
in common usage today in theaters throughout the world. A "cyc" (US theatrical 
abbreviation) can be made of unbleached canvas ... Cycloramas are often used 
to create the illusion of a sky onstage. [DOC] [TLE] What do the following theatre terms mean? - Quora [PAR] Cyclorama -- a curved backdrop, often with a sky painted on it. Usually it's just 
called "the cyc" ... Props (as they're usually called for short) generally include 
everything on stage that's not a large piece of scenery or furniture. Rostra -- a ... 
It's placed right where the stage meets the audience, creating a kind of frame. 
Flies -- the... [DOC] [TLE] The Stage and Its Equipment - Northern State University [PAR] Jan 17, 2011 ... The act curtain (also known as the grand drape) is generally hung ... The Cyc, 
short for cyclorama, is the light sky-blue drop, or white plastered wall, at the rear 
of the stage. It is generally used to represent an endless, cloudless sky. ... A black 
scrim is often hung down stage of the cyc light pipe to add a little... [DOC] [TLE] Designers and Technicians: Scenery and Lighting [PAR] Sep 12, 2012 ... The cyc, short for cyclorama, is a pale blue backdrop (often called a "sky drop") 
used to represent an "endless sky." See the Booth: Farm, Day .... Each lamp type 
is represented by a symbol. The number inside the circle is the... [DOC] [TLE] The Stage and It's Equipment - Northern State University [PAR] Dec 28, 2005 ... The act curtain (also known as the grand drape) is generally hung ... The Cyc, 
short for cyclorama, is the light sky-blue drop, or white plastered wall, at the rear 
of the stage. It is generally used to represent an endless, cloudless sky. ... Scrim 
is an open weave fabric which is often used for "magical" effects. [DOC] [TLE] Scenic Elements: Drops, Flats and Platforms [PAR] Dec 28, 2005 ... It is generally used as a backdrop at the rear of the stage. The most often used 
drop is probably the cyc or sky drop. ... Two or more short flats representing the 
adjoining room, placed behind a door or arch unit. ... A Hollywood Flat (also 
known as a hard flat) is covered with 1/4 plywood or Luan (also known... [DOC] [TLE] John's List of Tech Theater Terms [PAR] Jul 29, 2010 ... Backdrops are often used in place of a blackdrop when the blacks are being 
used. ... The upstage curtain is known as a Blackdrop. ... Center Line  A 
special type of line drawn on a Ground Plan, located ... of: long dash, short space, 
short dash, short space, long dash, etc. and has ... Cyc  See Skydrop. [DOC] [TLE] GUIDE TO STAGE CURTAINS [PAR] used alone to represent the sky. The Backdrop or Skydrop is often referred to as 
a Cyclorama, especially if the curtain is mounted on a curved batten. A Scrim... [DOC] [TLE] Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms - Stage Management ... [PAR] A short play is a 'One-Act-er', a play with one interval has two Acts etc. ... (Also the 
name of an early Strand down-lighting floodlight - known as 'Ack Ack') .... A kind 
of flexible studio theatre where the audience and actors are

Question: This kind of backdrop that often represents the sky is known as a "cyc" for short
Answer: a cyclorama