Types of stages
A traditional stage that includes an arch (creates a fourth wall). The audience only faces one side of the stage.
What is a proscenium stage?
Where the actors go on stage.
What are stage directions?
When the actor "opens" facing towards the audience.
What is full front?
Rules that determines accepting behavior.
What is etiquette?
A building designed for the performance of plays, operas, etc.
What is a theater?
A stage known as theatre in the round.
What is an arena stage?
When directors give you stage directions in acting areas.
What is blocking?
Also "open" positions, but not as much as full front. They look much more natural than full front.
What is 1/4 left/right?
Another name for theatre etiquette.
What is Audience Etiquette?
The country where theatre was first introduced.
What is Greece?
A stage with the audience on 3 sides.
What is a thrust stage?
A term meaning to walk to the specified part of the stage.
What is a cross?
Positions that are less stronger than 1/4 because the audience from the far left/far right will only be able to see the back of the actor.
What are left and right profiles?
A setting that phones MUST be set on during performances.
What is silent mode?
The type of stages that the Greeks used.
What is an amphitheatre?
A stage that can be changed to meet the needs of the performance.
What is a flexible stage?
To walk the opposite way someone else is crossing.
What is counter crossing?
Positions that are barely "open". Hardly anyone can actually see the actor's faces.
What is 3/4 left and 3/4 right?
Arriving on time, putting devices away are examples of ______
What is good audience etiquette?
The first recorded examples of organized performances.
What are Ancient Greek Festivals?
A mix between both an arena stage and a proscenium stage.
What is a thrust stage?
Stage directions used on an arena stage.
What are cardinal directions?
Position that is considered to be the weakest position. No one is able to see the performers face. It is recommended to avoid this position unless used for dramatic reasons.
What is full back?
No outside food or drink.
What is the food policy?
A holiday held on March 27th of every year.
What is World Theatre Day?