Theatre Spaces
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Thrust or three-quarters Stage:
Audience surrounds three sides of stage
Arena or Theatre-in-the-Round
Audience completely surrounds stage
Alley or traverse stage
Audience on two sides of stage
black box theatre:
Allows for flexible seating arrangements
Ancient Roman Theatres
Based on Greek models, but more permanent
Renaissance Theatres
Enclosed structures, open air, thrust stage
1st “Modern” Proscenium Stage
Built in Parma, Italy in 1618
Modern Theatre Spaces
Illustration of Covent Garden Theatre, late 1700s
Immersive theatre space
Sleep No More: A warehouse with over 100 rooms
Proscenium stages Today
Broadway production of Wicked
Found/converted theatre space
Waiting for Godot in a ruined house after Hurricane Katrina
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- How does space shape the play performed there?
- How does space emphasize themes of a play?
- What space would be most difficult to perform in?
- What space would you prefer as a spectator?
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