Front of house

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Front of house (or FOH), in theatre and live music venues, refers to areas of the building that the audience has access to, generally excluding stage and backstage areas, and including the auditorium and foyer.

Lighting and sound operators are normally positioned Front of House. From this position they have a clear view of the performance, enabling the operation of show control consoles and other equipment.

Lighting personnel often use the term to refer to positions above the audience from which lanterns can be suspended to illuminate the stage.

This term can also refer to the individuals whose primary work is dealing with patrons, including house managers, ticket vendors, and ushers.

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