THAR 281 1st Edi-tion Lec-ture 5 Outline of Last Lecture I. Terms for the StageA. Stage vs. HouseB. Other TermsII. Types of TheatersOutline of Current LectureIII. Proscenium StageIV. Thrust StageV. Created/Found SpacesVI. Arena StageCurrent LectureAll of these lecture notes are containing quiz questions from this day (2/7/14)which will be on the exam, as well as other important information that could be on the exam.I. Proscenium Stage•described as a “fourth wall theatre”•utilizes the greatest amount of scenery and stage machinery•most Broadway performances occurred on these•all of the seats face in one direction•most familiar form of theatre spaces•particularly effective performance space for realistic settingsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.II. Thrust Stage•audiences sit on three sides•been the most widely used in all of the theatre spacesIII. Created/Found Spaces•of special interest to experimental or avant-garde practitioners•uses unusual structures with their original architectural elements in-tact, carving out special areas for acting and viewingIV. Arena Stage•elaborate scenery is impossible because it would block the view of other audience
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