scene-dock

The stagehands assemble the new scene-dock behind the curtain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Theatre storage area: A "scene-dock" is a designated space in a theatre, typically located near the stage, used for storing and preparing scenery, backdrops, and stage flats before they are moved onto the stage for a performance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The stagehands rolled the large painted backdrop out of the scene-dock and onto the stage. (The scenery was stored in the special storage area before use.)
  • After the show, all the flats were returned to the scene-dock for safekeeping. (The storage space for stage scenery.)

Advanced Usage

• "to strike to the scene-dock": a theatrical term meaning to move scenery from the stage into the scene-dock after a performance.
  • The crew struck the set to the scene-dock immediately after the curtain fell. (They dismantled and stored the scenery in the designated area.)

Variants and Related Words

• Scene-dock door (n): a large door or entrance that allows scenery to be moved in and out of the scene-dock.
  • The scene-dock door was opened wide to bring in the new set pieces. (The large access door for the storage area.)

Synonyms

• Scenery storage: a general term for a place where theatrical scenery is kept.
• Backstage storage: a broader term for any storage area behind the stage, which may include the scene-dock.

Related Idioms

• "in the scene-dock": a phrase used by theatre professionals to indicate that scenery is being prepared or stored.
  • The new backdrop is still in the scene-dock, waiting for the final painting. (The scenery is in the storage area, not yet on stage.)