3. Stages and Performing Spaces

4. Stages and Performing Spaces Actors present theatrical performances in a building known as a THEATRE, which usually contains a STAGE.

5. Stages and Performing Spaces The word THEATRE is derived from the Greek word theatron, meaning seeing place, or a place to view a performance.

6. Stages and Performing Spaces The STAGE, which is often a raised platform, serves as a performing space for actors, and a focal point for the members of the audience.

7. Stages and Performing Spaces Todays stages are very different in design and construction from their historical ancestors, however, they still serve the same purpose: To provide a venue for a group of people (audience) to gather and view a performance.

8. Stages and Performing Spaces There are FOUR main kinds of performing spaces: 1.Theatre-in-the round 2.Thrust Stage 3.Proscenium Stage, and 4.Flexible or Found Space

9. Stages and Performing Spaces 1.Theatre-in-the-Round A stage surrounded on all sides by the audience.

10. Dr. K. Narker Roundhouse Theatre, London

11. Dr. K. Narker Roundhouse Theatre, London

12. Stages and Performing Spaces 2. Thrust Stage A stage that extends into the audience, with seating on three sides of the stage.

13. Dr. K. Narker Webb Theatre, Wisconsin RSC, London

14. Dr. K. Narker RSC, London Royal National Theatre, London

15. Stages and Performing Spaces 3. Proscenium Stage A performance space in which the actors and audience are on opposite sides, separated by a frame or proscenium.

16. Dr. K. NarkerThe Structure of Drama

17. Stages and Performing Spaces

18. 4. Flexible or Found Space Any space that is temporarily converted to a stage, such as a restaurant, open field, or city sidewalk.

19. Stages and Performing Spaces See if you can you identify the TYPE of theatre space in each of the following photographs?

20. Stages and Performing Spaces QUIZ TIME!

21. Stages and Performing Spaces QUIZ TIME!

22. Stages and Performing Spaces 1.Write your name on a blank sheet. 2.Number your sheet 1 to 15 3.Look at the photo, identify the TYPE of theatre space, write it on your sheet. 4.Remain quiet and eyes on your sheet, ok? 5.Questions before we start?

23. 1. Stages and Performing Spaces Riverside Theatre, California

24. 2. Stages and Performing Spaces Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis

25. 3. Stages and Performing Spaces Stephenson HS Theatre, Stone Mountain

26. 4. Stages and Performing Spaces Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland

27. 5. Stages and Performing Spaces Maritime Theatre, Tivoli

28. 6. Stages and Performing Spaces Fox Theatre, Atlanta

29. 7. Stages and Performing Spaces The Coliseum, Rome

30. 8. Stages and Performing Spaces Neil Simon Theatre, New York

31. 9. Stages and Performing Spaces Restaurant Teatro de Pompeo, Pompeii

32. 10. Stages and Performing Spaces Street Theatre, Chennai, India

33. 11. Stages and Performing Spaces Teatro Goldini, Venice

34. 12. Stages and Performing Spaces Old Vic, London

35. 13. Stages and Performing Spaces 7 th Street Theatre, Seattle

36. 14. Stages and Performing Spaces Yasgars Farm, San Francisco, California

37. 15. Stages and Performing Spaces New Globe Theatre, London

38. Stages and Performing Spaces Quick Review!

39. 1. Stages and Performing Spaces Riverside Theatre, California

40. 2. Stages and Performing Spaces Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis

41. 3. Stages and Performing Spaces Stephenson HS Theatre, Stone Mountain

42. 4. Stages and Performing Spaces Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland

43. 5. Stages and Performing Spaces Maritime Theatre, Tivoli

44. 6. Stages and Performing Spaces Fox Theatre, Atlanta

45. 7. Stages and Performing Spaces The Coliseum, Rome

46. 8. Stages and Performing Spaces Neil Simon Theatre, New York

47. 9. Stages and Performing Spaces Restaurant Teatro de Pompeo, Pompeii

48. 10. Stages and Performing Spaces Street Theatre, Chennai, India

49. 11. Stages and Performing Spaces Teatro Goldini, Venice

50. 12. Stages and Performing Spaces Old Vic, London

51. 13. Stages and Performing Spaces 7 th Street Theatre, Seattle

52. 14. Stages and Performing Spaces Yasgars Farm, San Francisco, California

53. 15. Stages and Performing Spaces New Globe Theatre, London

54. Stages and Performing Spaces 1.Make sure you have written your name on your sheet. 2.Now turn in your quiz to Dr. Narker