Borders, Legs, and Drapes are all forms of cloth/fabric used to help shape and break up a theatre space. They also tend to be made out of light absorbing materials.

Borders

Borders are short drapes that are the width of the stage they are hung over. They are used to hide equipment and scenery that is stored above the stage. Borders placed close to lighting equipment are usually reinforced with heat, and fire resistant materials. 

Drapes

Drapes are large pieces of cloth or fabric used to block areas of stage from audiences view.

Cyc

A Cyc (Cyclorama)  is a large piece of fabric, typically white or naturally coloured but can now be found in greys and light blues, at the back of the stage. It can be projected onto as well as lit up (using lights such as Cyc Batons) to create different setting and times.

Legs

Legs are narrow curtains used to mask backstage, often hung at the same height as the rig and stretch to floor level.