Types of stages

Found Stages

100

True or False:

Are Found stages non- theatrical areas that are converted into theater spaces?

True

Ex: basketball court 

200

True or False:

They don't require staging props and lighting?

True 

Because its a found stage 

300

Yes or no:

Can a basketball court act like a found stage?

Yes

it provides a surface for performance and houses an audience that can face the stage from a single direction 

Proscenium Stages

100

True or False:

Proscenium stages are usually deep from front to back?

True

Back of the stage may be raked so the stage slightly inclines as it moves away from the audience

200

True or False:

The proscenium stage is regarded as a "classic" theatrical stage?

True

Preferred choice for auditorium spaces in schools or larger community centers

300

Yes or No:

Is it common to have it as an arched shape

yes

because of the proscenium arch

Thrust Stages

100

True or False:

The thrust stage features audience members on three sides of the stage?

True

The Fourth side serves as the background.

200

True or False  

This stage is also great for other events outside of theatrical performances, including worship services, motivational speaking engagements and events for children.

True 

Great option for event spaces that want to prioritize intimacy between those on stage and those in the audience

300

Yes or No:

Is the thrust stage a great option for event spaces that want to prioritize intimacy between those on stage and those in the audience

Yes

William Shakespeare’s plays for example

Arena Stages

100

Yes or No:

Does Arena stages have audience on all four sides?

Yes

So the audience can engage with the performance from all sides

200

Yes or No:

Can arena stages be used at concerts?

Yes

This theater type is better suited for events

300

True or False:

These stages can be used with no background required?

True

So people can see all around