Defining types of stages
Models and Images
The (Early) Process
Identifying types of stages
The (later) Process
100
This type of stage is surrounded by audience members on 3 sides, has a backstage, and characters can enter from the backstage or from the aisles (vomitoriums).
What is a thrust stage?
100
What type of model is this?
White model
100
What is the first step of every theater design process?
Read the Script!!!
100
Which type of stage is this classroom?
What is found space stage
100
The design step after you complete all drafting and elevations but before tech week is called what?
Check-Up
200
This stage type is surrounded by audience members on all sides.
What is an arena stage?
200
What Type of Model is this?
A color model
200
Who should you meet with most during the design process?
Who is the director?
200
What type of stage is a football field closest to?
What is an arena stage
200
What type of drawing would you give the scenic painter?
What are paint elevations
300
This type of stage can be anything, anywhere.
What is a found space stage?
300
What type of stage is this design for?
Thrust Stage
300
What is the last step in the design process?
What is Tech Week
300
What type of stage is the only type to have wings - or, storage space on the sides of the stage?
What is proscenium?
300
What type of drafting plate shows the front, sides, and back view of a set piece?
What is the elevation
400
This type of theater means "in front of scenery" and looks a bit like looking into a picture frame. Actors can come in from backstage of the "wings" - parts on the side of a stage.
What is a proscenium stage?
400
What type of stage is this design for?
Proscenium Stage
400
Which type of model is considered the finished design?
What is the color model
400
Which two types of stages have flexible seating?
Black Box and Found Space
400
What type of drafting plate shows the top view of the stage
Ground plan
500
This type of stage has no set seating and is in a building with no standing furniture. It is usually painted dark and can be changed drastically according to the play.
What is a black box stage?
500
WHat type of model and what type of stage is this image of?
White model, arena stage
500
What does a set designer do after they finalize the color model but before they can check in with the technical director?
Drafting and Paint Elevaations
500
Draw a diagram of a thrust stage
500
Which drafting plate shows the view of the set if you cut it in half?
Sectional