Places and People Stage Terminology Stage the area of the theatre where the performance takes place Backstage the stage area that is hidden from the audience usually contains set pieces and crew ID: 599735
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Theatre Arts
Places and PeopleSlide2
Stage Terminology
Stage – the area of the theatre where the performance takes place
Backstage – the stage area that is hidden from the audience; usually contains set pieces and crew
Wings
– the backstage areas to the sides of the
stage
Apron – the area of the stage directly downstage from the proscenium arch; generally in front of or on top of the orchestra pit
House - the part of the theatre where the audience sitsSlide3
Proscenium Theatre
The proscenium arch forms a portal which divides the stage from the audience
The audience directly faces the stage
The stage is usually elevated
Burnsville Performing Arts CenterSlide4
Thrust Stage
Stage protrudes out into the audience
Audience is located on three sides of the thrust stage
Sometimes includes a proscenium arch
North Central College
University of North Carolina - GreensboroSlide5
Theatre In The Round
AKA – Arena Theatre
The stage is surrounded on all sides by the audience
Actors enter/exit through passages called
vomitoriums
or
voms
University of North Carolina - GreensboroSlide6
Black Box Theatre
A typically small and very versatile performance space
Seating can be arranged in any configuration
University of South Florida
The
Christman
CompanySlide7
Stage Directions
The directions used by the actors to help them navigate the stage
Stage directions are always referenced from the point-of-view of the performers
Musical Theater KidsSlide8
More Theatre Terms
Proscenium Arch – the portal that divides the stage from the audience
Orchestra Pit – a lowered room in front of the stage where the orchestra sits and plays
Control Booth – the room at the back of the house where the stage manager, lighting, and sound technicians operate
Vomitorium
– an entrance either under or between the audience sections where the actors or audience members enter & exitSlide9
The Fly System
The system of ropes, pulleys, and counterweights designed to raise and lower scenery, soft goods, people, lighting, and sound equipment on and off stage.
Theater Bielefeld
SchnurbodenSlide10
Theatre Lore
Traditionally, it is bad luck to whistle in a theatre.
Could pirates be to blame?
Well…sort of…Slide11
Theatre Lore
Theatrical fly systems were originally created in the style of ship rigging. Naturally, out-of-work sailors who were familiar with ropes and rigging were the best people to hire to operate the theatrical fly systems.Slide12
Theatre Personnel
Producer – the financier of theatrical productions
Director – responsible for casting the play; has on overall artistic vision of the play
Stage Manager – runs rehearsals and performances; oversees performers and stage crew
Production Manager – oversees designers and builders of the production
Company Manager – handles all business transactions of the production
Designers – bring the director’s artistic vision to life with lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, props, etc.Performers – actors and musicians who enact the script of the playSlide13
Theatre Hierarchy