Types of stages
Proscenium Stage
Which stage position is fully facing the audience? This is considered a strong position.
Full Front
Is designed by the scenic designer, they are in charge of the way the stage looks.
Scenery
Building or space in which plays and other dramatic performances are performed
Theater
A stage is any area where performers present work, often a raised space.
Stage
Stage surrounded by audience on three sides, the fourth side is the background
Thrust stage
Which stage position is turned slightly right or left? These positions are fairly open, and are considered a strong position.
1/4 left and 1/4 right
Lighting is controlled by the blighting designer, they help set the mood in the show.
Lighting
Collaborative form of art that uses live performances to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage
Theatre
Are the spaces on either side, extending off-stage.
Wings
An acting area surrounded by the audience on all four sides.
Arena
Which stage position is turned completely right or left? Profile is considered a weaker position.
Profile right and left
Are designed by the costume designer. They decide what each actor wears during the entire show. They help create the character.
Costumes
Communication of ideas between performers and the audience members
Performance
A space backstage that allows actors to get form one side of the stage to another.
Crossover
"Black Box", big empty box like rooms painted black, seating is not fixed, can be altered to suit the needs for any type of production.
Flexible stage
Which stage position is turned at an angle upstage, either left or right? This position is considered a weak position.
3/4 left and 3/4 right
Designed by the sound designer. They help set the mood by using different sounds in each scene.
Sound
work of drama consisting of dialogue between characters. which is intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading.
plays
Any space in front of the proscenium arch.
Apron
What type of stage was Shakespeare's Globe Theatre?
Five-sided thrust stage
Which stage position is turned completely away from the audience? This position is considered a very weak position.
Full Back
It is new and emerging. It often includes projection designs and interactive design.
Multimedia
form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance
musical
Is the space the audience sits in.
House