The document discusses the four main types of theater stages:
1) Proscenium stage - features a large framed opening with the audience on one side and the stage on the other.
2) Thrust stage - has the audience on three sides surrounding most of the stage area.
3) Arena stage - places the audience in the center with the stage space surrounding them on all sides.
4) Black box stage - is a flexible performance space with minimal scenery and lighting within a square or rectangular room.
The document discusses the four main types of theater stages:
1) Proscenium stage - features a large framed opening with the audience on one side and the stage on the other.
2) Thrust stage - has the audience on three sides surrounding most of the stage area.
3) Arena stage - places the audience in the center with the stage space surrounding them on all sides.
4) Black box stage - is a flexible performance space with minimal scenery and lighting within a square or rectangular room.
The document discusses the four main types of theater stages:
1) Proscenium stage - features a large framed opening with the audience on one side and the stage on the other.
2) Thrust stage - has the audience on three sides surrounding most of the stage area.
3) Arena stage - places the audience in the center with the stage space surrounding them on all sides.
4) Black box stage - is a flexible performance space with minimal scenery and lighting within a square or rectangular room.
Watch and listen and answer the following questions:
What are the four types of stages?
For each type of stage, draw yourself a small diagram of what it
looks like (including where the audience is) and describe it in a way that works for you. Be sure to include the main points/ features for each stage type.