Theatre Stages and Terminology Overview
Explore different types of theatre stages such as Proscenium, Thrust, Arena, and Black Box, along with essential stage directions and terminology used in theatre productions. Learn about the features and characteristics of each stage type and how they impact the audience experience.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE TYPES OF STAGES, PARTS OF A THEATRE
TYPES OF STAGE Proscenium Theatre Thrust Stage Arena Stage Black Box
STAGE DIRECTIONS All stage types use the same terminology for direction/placement/etc Rear of Stage Left and Right are from the actor s perspective Up stage is away from the audience Up Right Up Center Up Left Down stage is toward the audience Center Right Center Center Left Down Right Down Center Down Left Audience
PROSCENIUM THEATRE The most common theatre space in U.S. The name comes from the Proscenium Arch that separates the stage from the audience
CURTAINS AND SIGHT LINES CURTAINS, BORDERS, LEGS, CYC, TRAVELER
ARENA STAGE THEATRE IN THE ROUND (LIKE A BOXING RING) MORE INTIMATE / 3 DIMENSIONAL AUDIENCE STAGING AND SCENERY CHALLENGES AUDIENCE AUDIENCE STAGE AUDIENCE
THRUST STAGE HYBRID OF PROSCENIUM AND ARENA STAGE SEATING ON THREE SIDES OF ACTING SPACE USUALLY STILL HAS A PROSCENIUM BUT WITH AN EXTENDED APRON AUDIENCE AUDIENCE STAGE AUDIENCE
BLACK BOX LITERALLY JUST A BIG BLACK ROOM VERY FLEXIBILE SPACE PLATFORMS USUALLY BROUGHT IN TO CREATE SEATING AND/OR A STAGE AUDIENCE STAGE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE STAGE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
