Know about the types of theatre stages and Curtains
                     Stage Curtains and Drapes: A Complete Guide 
Putting on an impressive and well-rounded performance necessitates extensive planning, research, 
and execution. The apparent magic on stage is the result of a complex interplay of many moving 
parts and elements.  
This page will provide you with the information you require, whether you want to learn more about 
theatre curtains, theatre curtain track systems, or different types of curtains in theatre. 
 
 
Curtains of Various Types in the Theatre  
Theatre curtains come in a variety of styles, each serving a specific purpose. They are as follows:  
Front Curtains  
 Our starting point will be the front curtain, also known as the (front-of-the-) house curtain, the 
act curtain, the grand drape, the major curtain/drape, or the proscenium curtain. 
Side Curtains  
 The lighting and sound systems of the show must be coordinated. When the audience is exposed to 
this equipment and machinery, the performance loses its enchantment and ability to move them. 
This is where the side stage curtains come in. 
 
 
Masking Curtains 
Curtains, also known as swivel arm carriers or legs, are movable side curtains used to conceal 
offstage areas from the viewing public. Tormentors is another name for them..  
Divider Curtains                                                          
Border curtains are curtains that sit upstage to support legs and hide rigging from the audience's 
view from the back of the stage. 
 
Cross Stage Curtains 
These are exactly what they appear to be. They run the length of the stage and serve a variety of 
purposes. They do, however, fall to the ground from the track, as opposed to headers, which only 
fall partially. 
  
Travelers Curtains 
This can be drawn together from the stage's sides to meet in the centre at the front or halfway 
point. There are two types, each with its own set of applications 
 
Tableau 
The tableau curtain is made up of two overlapping curtains that are hung with their centers at the 
same height and drawn diagonally across the stage to the top right or left. 
Soundproof Curtains   
 
Soundproof Curtains 
 They function and serve a different purpose than the other curtains we've discussed in terms of 
performances. 
Different Stage Curtain Tracks 
 Curtain tracks system are necessary for any theatrical or stage production. Tab tracks, also known 
as curtain tracks 
 
Walkalong  
Walk-along curtain tracks are perfect for small stages, schools, drama studios, village and 
community halls, perimeter drapes, and cycloramas. 
 
 
Corded 
 Corded curtain tracks are propelled down the path by a floor or floating weighted pulley and head, 
as well as return pulleys. A cable is threaded between these manually driven pulleys 
 
Motorized 
The final major stage track is the motorised curtain track system. They are easier to use and run 
more efficiently, allowing them to cover large distances quickly. 
Because of its complexity, this curtain track style will be preferred by larger venues and 
professional theatres. 
 
Ending Up!  
 I hope you now understand the various types of curtains used in theatres as well as the theatre 
curtain track system. There are several options available.