Definitions
non-permanent
The term "fourth wall" is associated with which theatre style
proscenium
this is perhaps he only lasting element of theatre
the written play script
What allows us to acknowledge the time and place that a play was originally written and performed in order to better understand its meaning
Viewing theatre in context
This area above the stage allows scenery to be raised and lowered
fly loft
two or more things that combine together to make something unique
amalgam
theatre in the round is most easily performed in this type of space
black box
In WWII, the fighting in Japan was referred to as
the Pacific theatre
theatre audiences acknowledge that they are watching this, rather than a real event
imitation of life
the waiting area
lobby
a group of individuals gathered together at a certain time and place for no purpose other than to see a performance
audience
which type of space allows for the greatest intimacy between the audience and performers
theatre in the round
Which is the oldest stage style?
thrust
the arts
a place where musicians are hidden from view
orchestra pit
unscripted performance style
improvisation
in this setup, the audience is placed on two sides of a long rectangular playing space
avenue
Prior to which invention, theatre was the primary form of entertainment
radio
this group can be affected by what they see and how they feel about a play's content indefinitely
the audienc
the seating area of the theatre
house
the words of a play
script
in this setup, the audience is placed on four sides with the stage in the center and entry/exit aisles on the four corners
arena
In the UK, surgery suites are called this
operating theatres
These are the separated seating areas - usually to the side of the stage
boxes
the areas offstage where actors cannot be seen
wings