Stage Types and Definitions
Type of stage that LOHS has.
Proscenium
A fashion show.
Thrust Stage
Area of the stage closest to the audience.
Downstage
The space where the audience sits is called the...
House
Stage with audience on all four sides. Could be a circle.
Arena Stage
A movie theatre.
Proscenium
Abbreviation for downstage left.
DSL
What is the space where scenery, props, actors, etc. when they aren't on stage?
The Wings/Backstage
A stage with the audience seated on three sides.
Thrust Stage
Wrestling match.
Arena Stage
The area on the stage to the audience's left.
Stage Right
In a proscenium theatre, what is the space downstage the rest of the stage?
The Apron
Theatre focused on realistic acting and minimal sets.
Black Box Theatre
A murder mystery dinner.
Found Stage
What is my current position on stage?
Upstage Right
Sometimes stages are raked. What does that mean?
Raised/Slanted