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…& their functions
Created by:
Christian Rios
List of Basic Types:
• Proscenium
• Thrust stage
• Theatre in the Round
• Black Box Theater
Proscenium
• Theater space whose primary
feature is a large frame or arch
(called the proscenium arch
even though it is frequently not
a rounded archway at all),
which is located at or near the
front of the stage.
• The audience directly
faces the stage, which is
typically raised several
feet above front row
audience level
• Originally Roman Theater
• Popular in the West.
Characteristics:
• The proscenium arch evolved from the proskenium in
Ancient Greek theatres.
• The main stage is the space behind the proscenium
arch, often marked by a curtain which can be lowered or
drawn closed.
• The space in front of the curtain is called the "apron".
• The areas obscured by the proscenium arch and any
curtains serving the same purpose (often called legs or
tormentors) are called the wings.
• Any space not viewable to the audiences is collectively
referred to as offstage.
• Proscenium stages range in size from small enclosures
to several stories tall.
• Underneath and in front of the apron is sometimes an
orchestra pit which is used by musicians during
musicals and operas.