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Grand drape

Also known as main curtain, house curtain.

The principal front curtain used to separate a stage from its audience.

In practice

Confirm operating style, travel, storage, fire treatment, cueing, emergency behavior, and clearance from scenery and lighting.

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Sources

Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.