Downlight

Light from above the actor, the beam perpendicular to the stage floor. Can be use as a colour wash without the light directly hitting the scenery.
Found on http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/technical/glossaryoftheatreterms.htm

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downlight

small luminaire concentrating the light, usually recessed in the ceiling
Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=845-10-15

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