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TYPES OF STAGESBecause there is actually more
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Proscenium
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Proscenium
o Defined by proscenium arch that creates a “picture frame” around the stage.oAudience is on one side.oThe most traditional of all theatre styles
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Proscenium
Pros: Easy to stage and build sets for. Best sight lines
Cons: Limited to existing structure Least intimate of the theatre spaces
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Thrust Stage
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Thrust Stage
•Defined by stage coming out into the audience.•Audience surrounds three quarters of the stage.•Stage can be level with the audience, or sit higher.
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Thrust Stage
Pros: More intimate theatre experience. Actors
are closer to the audience Allows for my participation from
audience. Visually interesting.
Cons: Limits staging and sets; both from sight
lines and height issues
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Black Box
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Black Box
oDefined by large empty space, it is a literal black boxoSpace can be arranged in what ever matter you want.oMost diverse stage
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Black Box
Pros: Most diverse space; can be arranged in
whatever matter is needed. Allows for the most interesting and
unique theatre experience and intimacy with audience.
Cons: Can be the most expensive to build for. Limited space.
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Traverse Stage
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Traverse Stage
oDefined by the stage sitting between two halves of the audience. The audience sits on both sides.oThe rarest of traditional theatre types
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Traverse Stage
Pros: New prospective on a theatre piece
because it is not traditionally used.
Cons: Sight lines with both set pieces and
actors. Actors are always giving their back to half
the audience at any given time. Not a very wide stage.
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Theatre in the Round
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Theatre in the Round
oDefined by audience on all four sides. The audience is literally sitting around the stage
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Theatre in the Round
Pros: Very intimate style of theatre. Very dynamic.
Cons: Extremely limited sight lines for sets and
actors. Actors are showing three quarters of the
audience their back at any moment.
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Arena Stage
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Arena Stage
oDefined by extremely elevated seats.oSimilar to the theatre in the round, but the seats are much more elevated.
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Arena Stage
Pros: Higher seats allow for better sight lines
Cons: Sets are still limited because of sight
lines Actors still show their backs to three
quarters of the audience at any given time.
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Amphitheatre
oDefined by its outdoor location.oCommonly a three quarter arena stage.oMost commonly seen in Ancient Greek Theatre
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Amphitheatre
Pros: Outdoor theatres allow for bigger
audiences. Set can be elaborate or quite minimal for
the space.
Cons: It’s outside…..most areas have actual
weather….or heat here in the desert. Not all amphitheatre have electricity.
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Type of Stages
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