What does Strike mean?
Strike refers to the process of dismantling and clearing a set after filming or a theatrical production has concluded. This includes taking down scenery, props, lighting, and equipment. The term is also used in live theater to describe the process of removing all technical elements after a performance run is completed. In the broader context of labor, a strike can also refer to a work stoppage initiated by workers, such as actors or crew members, to demand better working conditions. Related terms include Wrap, which is used when the production has finished filming or performing.
Example:The crew strikes the set at the end of the film’s final day of shooting, carefully dismantling the scenery and packing up the equipment.
Example: After the last performance of the play, the stagehands strike the set, removing all props, backdrops, and lighting from the stage.
Did You Know?
In live theater, striking the set is often done quickly and efficiently by the backstage crew, sometimes immediately following the final curtain call!
You can also find “Strike” and related terms in this category: Theater Acting.
