1. All the
World’s
a Stage
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2. OBJECTIVE
By the end of this presentation you will be able to name the areas of a theatre, types of stages, and stage drapes.
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3. MENU Areas of the Theatre Types of Stages Stage Drapes
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Areas of the Theatre 2
Types of Stages 3
Stage Drapes
QUIZ

4. We are going to learn about all of the different areas of the theatre.
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We are going to learn about all of the different areas of the theatre.

5. Stage This is the primary acting area. The stage floor should: Be firm
Be resilient
Be paintable
Muffle the sound of footsteps
Not be too slippery or too sticky
Stage

6. These are the spaces on the side of the stage out of view of the audience.
These areas are used for storage of scenery and props and a place for actors to wait for their entrances.
Wing
Stage
Wing

7. This is the extra lip at the front of the stage in front of the grand curtain.
This is another acting area that is in full view of the audience.
Wing
Stage
Wing
Apron

8. Wing Stage Wing Apron Orchestra Pit
This is the area that holds a band or orchestra during a performance that needs live music. This area sometimes is designed with removable seating.
This area can sometimes be underneath the apron and stage.
Wing
Stage
Wing
Apron
Orchestra Pit

9. Wing Stage Wing Apron Orchestra Pit House
This is where the audience sits during a performance.
The arrangement of the house varies depending on the theatre.
Wing
Stage
Wing
Apron
Orchestra Pit
House

10. We are going to learn about the three different types of stages:
Proscenium
Thrust
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Arena

11. Proscenium Audience on 1 side If you want to learn more about
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Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall, click here.

12. Thrust Audience on 3 sides If you want to learn more about
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If you want to learn more about
Stratford Festival Theatre, click here.

13. Arena Audience on all sides
Click on the photo to learn about what the Fichandler Stage used to be like.
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14. We are going to learn the different types of stage drapes.
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We are going to learn the different types of stage drapes.

15. Cyclorama
a giant single drape covering the entirety of the back of the stage

16. Traveller
drape that splits in the middle and masks upstage when closed

17. vertical stage drapes used to mask the sides of the stage
Leg
Leg
vertical stage drapes used to mask the sides of the stage

18. Border or Teaser
horizontal stage drape used to mask lighting instruments

19. Grand
Drape
drape covering the proscenium opening

20. Grand Valence
border drape in front of the grand drape

21. Question 1
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the
Apron

22. Question 2
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the
House

23. Question 3
Which theatre started as an outdoor theatre with a tent covering? Click on the correct answer.
A) Stern Auditorium
B) Stratford Festival Theatre
C) Fichandler Stage

24. Question 4
The thrust stage has audience seating on how many sides? Click on the correct answer.
A) all
B) one
C) three

25. Question 5 What is the name of the purple drape? A) Traveller B) Leg
C) Teaser
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26. Question 6 What is the name of the purple drape? A) Border
B) Grand Drape
C) Grand Valence
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27. You now know all the parts of a theatre!
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28. Citations
Textbook – Gillette, J. Michael. Theatrical Design and Production. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Print.
Carnegie Hall website -
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Stratford Festival Theatre website -
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Fichandler Hall website -
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