Parts of the Stage Ground Plan This is what we will use today Stage PROSCENIUM ARCH PROSCENIUM ARCH LIGHTING SOUND BOOTH STAGE Stage Definition The area of the theatre where the performance takes place ID: 619086
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Theatre I
Parts of the Stage Slide2
Ground Plan
This is what we will use today:Slide3
Stage
PROSCENIUM ARCH
PROSCENIUM ARCH
LIGHTING/ SOUND BOOTH
STAGESlide4
Stage
Definition: The area of the theatre where the performance takes place.
This is where the action takes place.
The set, actors, props,
etc
may all reside in this space.
Visible to the audience Slide5
Stage
The stage from the an actor’s viewpoint.
StageSlide6
Parts of the stage
Always from the perspective of the actor
Stages used to be raked Slide7
Stage directionsSlide8
Stage- Body PositionsSlide9
Wings
PROSCENIUM ARCH
PROSCENIUM ARCH
LIGHTING/ SOUND BOOTH
STAGESlide10
Wings
Definition: The offstage spaces located to the immediate right and left of the stage.
Place where actors may wait to come onstage.
Can be used to store scenery.
Curtains or scenic walls can help conceal the wings from the audience. Slide11
Wings Slide12
Proscenium ArchSlide13
Proscenium ArchSlide14
Proscenium Arch
Definition: The arch framing the opening between the stage and the auditorium
It is the “picture frame” through which the audience sees the action.
May be decorated or plain.
Decorated proscenium arches like this one are common in older theatres. Slide15
Grand DrapeSlide16
Grand Drape
Definition: A fixed drapery/curtain that is hung at the top of the proscenium arch.
Used to cover everything behind the proscenium arch before/after shows or during intermission.
Usually red. Slide17
ApronSlide18
ApronSlide19
Apron
Definition: Part of the stage floor that extends out from the proscenium arch.
Closer to the audience than the main part of the stage.
Often used to extend the playing area.
Acting may take place here.
Scenery can be placed here. Slide20
Apron
ApronSlide21
HouseSlide22
House
Definition: The auditorium or seating area.
This is where the audience sits during the performance.
The seats are often on a
raked
floor.
A raked floor is one that is sloped.
Seating in theaters are sloped, with the highest point towards the back.
This allows everyone in the audience to see the stage. Slide23
House
HouseSlide24
Sound/Lighting BoothSlide25
Sound/Lighting Booth
Definition: The area designated for sound and lighting equipment.
Sound operator and lighting operator control the lights and sound onstage from here.
Usually contain a light board and sound board.
“The booth” usually has a good view of the stage.
This allows the operators to make adjustments as needed.
If the stage cannot be seen from “the booth”, there will be a monitor set up.
Sometimes lighting and sound have their own spaces. Slide26
Lighting/Sound BoothSlide27
Orchestra Pit
Definition: Area located below the stage that houses the orchestra during musicals and other performances.
AKA “the pit”
Not always a part of the stage.
May be located between the stage and the audience or within the apron area. Slide28
Orchestra PitSlide29
Fly System
Definition: System of ropes, pulleys, and weights that is used to raise or lower scenery for use onstage.
Operated at a “fly rail” or “fly gallery” Slide30
Other types of stages
Theatre in the round/ arena
Black box
Thrust
Found theatre