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In a traditional theatre, what is the name for the architectural frame or arch that separates the stage from the auditorium?

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Proscenium

The proscenium arch creates a 'window' through which the audience views the performance, establishing the concept of the fourth wall. This layout became the dominant theatrical arrangement during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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