drop scene

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The drop scene was used in the city’s only theater in the early 1800s to entertain audiences between shows in the early days of stage performances in New England.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2019

The drop scene was used in the city’s only theater in the early 1800s to entertain audiences between shows.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2019

At night the façade behaves very oddly, for it becomes then as flat as a drop scene.

From A Wanderer in Venice by Morley, Harry

The drop scene had fallen for a minute or two before he began to look around him.

From The Marquis of Lossie by MacDonald, George

The drop scene fell amid loud applause, and lights flashed up about the house.

From The Man with the Double Heart by Hine, Muriel