1. Introduction to the theatre
Types of stages, parts of a theatre

2. Types of Stage
Proscenium Theatre
Thrust Stage
Arena Stage
Black Box

3. Stage Directions
All stage types use the same terminology for direction/placement/etc
Rear of Stage
Up Right
Up Center
Up Left
Center Right
Center
Center Left
Down Right
Down Center
Down Left
Left and Right are from the actor’s perspective
Up stage is away from the audience
Down stage is toward the audience
Audience

4. Proscenium Theatre The most common theatre space in U.S.
The name comes from the Proscenium Arch that separates the stage from the audience

5. CURTAINS AND SIGHT LINES
CURTAINS, BORDERS, LEGS, CYC, TRAVELER

6. ARENA STAGE THEATRE IN THE ROUND (LIKE A BOXING RING)
MORE INTIMATE / ”3 DIMENSIONAL”
STAGING AND SCENERY CHALLENGES
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STAGE
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7. THRUST STAGE HYBRID OF PROSCENIUM AND ARENA STAGE
SEATING ON THREE SIDES OF ACTING SPACE
USUALLY STILL HAS A PROSCENIUM BUT WITH AN EXTENDED APRON
STAGE
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8. BLACK BOX LITERALLY JUST A BIG BLACK ROOM VERY FLEXIBILE SPACE
PLATFORMS USUALLY BROUGHT IN TO CREATE SEATING AND/OR A STAGE
STAGE
STAGE
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STAGE
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9. IMPORTANT TERMS ???