Stage Types
the audience is on all 4 sides of the stage
arena
any space around the acting area out of sight from the audience.
backstage.
Consists of dialogue and characters
Play
what is the strongest point on stage?
Full Front
goes into the crowd and audience surrounds on three sides.
thrust stage
a space backstage where actors can get from one side of the stage to another
crossover
combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance
Musicals
What is it called when the actor is facing directly away from the crowd? (its the weakest point on stage)
Full Back
has a arch around front of stage that looks like a picture frame
proscenium arch
the space where the audience sits in
house
usually stunts, no direct story.
Circus
What is it called when the actor is facing stage left?
Profile Left
often called a black box and can be moved to fit needs
flexible space
part of the theater where the orchestra plays
orchestra pit
Consists of no dialogue, and actors explain the story by dancing
Dance
What is it called when the actor is facing at downstage right?
1/4 Right
what type of stage was Shakespears globe theatre?
Thrust stage
any space in front of the proscenium arch
apron
No props but instead they pretend that there is props and a setting, there is dialogue between characters.
Improv
What is it called when the actor is facing at upstage right?
3/4 Right