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Slide 1Learning Objectives for today’s unitLearning Objectives Cont.Question: “Are there any outdoor Proscenium theatres?”Announcement:Slide 6Type 3: Thrust Stage3. Thrust StageThrust: Advantages vs. Disadvantages?Advantages/Disadvantages of Thrust Cont.What kind of space are these stadiums?Type 4: Arena Stage4. Arena StageArena Stage: Advantages/Disadvantages?Arena Advantages/Disadvantages Cont.Slide 16Type 5: Black Box space/Flexible Stage5. Possible Black Box Configurations: Flexible StageBlack Box Stage: Advantages vs. Disadvantages?Black Box Stage: Advantages vs. DisadvantagesTest your knowledge…Part II: What is a Play?How is dramatic action organized?Slide 24Parsing those terms of dramatic structureTerms continuedAristotelian Plot StructureSlide 28Ways to Understand PlaysClassifying Plays as GenreAristotleTragedy (according to Aristotle)Comedy & Other Genres…Play StructureVertical AxisDefining Seven Components, Vertical Axis (p. 28-31)Defining Seven Components Cont.The Horizontal Axis—Temporal OrderPREPLAYPlayPostplayLesson 4: Envisioning the Stage Cont. & What is a Play?Attending to Dramatic StructureDr. Macki BraconiIntroduction to TheatreSpring 2015Learning Objectives for today’s unitPart I of lesson:Finish learning about stage spaces (proscenium, thrust, arena, black box) to familiarize you with each of these configurations. You will identify where the audience sits in each and determine advantages/disadvantages for each spatial arrangementPart 2 of lesson:Begin to analyze the structure of a play and/or a theatrical performance, so that you can start to break down the plays that you’ll be reading and attending this semesterSpecifically: in terms of identifying the structure of a play—we want you to understand a performance’s critical elements, or its individual components, to help you analyze a play (which we’ll hone in on more on Thur. 2/5)Learning Objectives Cont.FROM THE READING: The reading for this class briefly introduces you to genreclassification(i.e. mainly tragedy and comedy, but also other genres—melodrama, mystery, solo performance, etc.), so that when you read or attend a play you can better categorize it. Please pay attention to this section in the reading.You should know Aristotle’scomponentsofaplayand the significance of those conventionsYou should be familiar with the order in which a theatrical event develops and proceeds: in the text referred to as preplay, the play itself, and postplayQuestion: “Are there any outdoor Proscenium theatres?”http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/Note: Last class, someone smartly asked if there were any outdoor proscenium theatres. I was a bit stumped; I couldn’t think of any existing/operational ones. Natalia referenced a few historical ones (abroad) that were used as museums. So, I was curious and found this example.Announcement:For extra credit: Attend ENDURANCE at the Jorgensen Center for the Arts on campus on Wed., Feb. 4, 2015 at 7:30 pm and submit a response paper.For more information on the extra credit assignment, go to Assignmentstabin HuskyCT.Essays due 2/9/15 by 9 am. For studentdiscount tickets: contact Jorgensen’s BoxOffice,860.486.4226 2132 Hillside Road, University of ConnecticutFor a preview of the show, GO TO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C_9fhqun4Y&x-yt-ts=1422579428&x-yt-cl=85114404In which arrangement is the audience seated on at least 2 but not more than 3 sides of the stage?A. prosceniumB. thrustC. ArenaD. All of the aboveE. None of the aboveANS: BType 3: Thrust StageNotice where the audience is seated, surrounding stage on 3 sides3. Thrust StageArial view of thrust stageThrust: Advantages vs. Disadvantages?Advantages:whatdoesitoffer?•Moreintimaterelationshipwithaudience• The relationship is more personal and "in your face"• It invites you into the environment•Lower costsAdvantages/Disadvantages of Thrust Cont.Potential disadvantages/challengesDesign,actingandstagingneedstoworkinthreedirectionsRestrictedsceneryOftenlimitedflyspaceScenery, props, costumes, sound have to be more realistic to lifeLimited capability for scene changesMore challenging to lightLimited or no off-stage storageSight line issuesMusicals have to be on the "smaller" size (where would you put an orchestra?)No act curtain: so scene changes occur in full view of the audienceWhat kind of space are these stadiums?Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park…what do you notice? Where are spectators seated?These are examples of arena spaces…Type 4: Arena StageThis space is often called theatre-in-the-round or stadium. Notice how spectators surround stage on all sides4. Arena StageArialviewofArenaArena Stage: Advantages/Disadvantages?Whatareitsadvantages?• Proximity of audience can help spectators feel more involved in the play--• Limited scenery needed• More people can be in the "front row”• Audience focus is directed to the costumes, lighting, directing and acting vs. set•• Ideal for small budget• Note: Decent lighting inventory helps lighting designer explore different optionsArena Advantages/Disadvantages Cont.DISADVANTAGES/CHALLENGESGreater detail and expressiveness required in all production elementsSightlineproblems:To insure optimal sightlines for audience on all sides, only limited scenery can be used (nothing too tall/large that could potentially block audience’s view)Generally there’s no fly system in these spacesActors will always have their back to one side of the audience; directors have to work on staging in diagonals vs. straight lines to improve visibility—which brings us to… Blockingdifficulties:Special demands are placed on director’s staging and production’s design—staging has to work 360 degreesDesigner must suggest locale, period, mood & style with only a few touches—minimal sets, accent pieces, puts an added emphasis on costumes to convey local/period/styleScene changes are often made in full view or partial view—often in semi darkness and executed by stagehands or actorsDifficult to lightIn a blackboxtheatre, the audience seating and performance areas are rigidly fixed. A. TrueB. FalseANS: BType 5: Black Box space/Flexible Stage•In these spaces, designers and directors have multiple options in terms of


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