Stage curtains have many different uses in the theatre business. The ones that the audience sees the most are the front of house curtains, also known as the auditorium curtains, and are often made of rich fabrics such as velvets to impress theatregoers. These can be very large and very heavy curtains and will need a special track on which to run. In order to be compliant, they also have to be flame retardant, so they can either be made of inherently flame-retardant materials or be treated with chemicals in order to make them so. If they are treated, they can still be cleaned but will need to be retreated after a few dry cleans or on every clean if they are washed.
Stage drapes also have other uses, such as blocking out light and sound from off-stage, and also concealing backstage equipment. They are used at the sides of the stage as borders and legs, and when made from light-masking materials can partially or totally block atmospheric light which has the effect of creating a black box on the stage. They will also prevent a lot of light reflection from the stage itself.
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