Theatre Terminology
Pronounced "sike"
Short for
cyclorama. There are several kinds:
fly cyc: a u-shaped expanse of light blue or white
canvas enclosing the
acting area on three sides. It’s raised and lowered by a
counter weight system. Used for sky effects.
trip cyc: similar to a fly cyc, but will fold as it is raised requiring less
grid height.
linnebach cyc: This one is
suspended from a curved track and moves
horizontally to store in the wings. It’s named after
Adolph Linnebach.