crib sheet Flashcards
who are stages right and left/up and down named according to?
the actor
describe an arena stage
a rectangular stage with the audience on all four sides
describe a proscenium theatre
theatre royal - rectangular stage with apron separating audience and stage
surrounded by proscenium arch - picture frame
describe a thrust stage
a stage with audiences to the front, left and right
describe a traverse stage
a thin rectangular stage with audience to the left and right
describe theatre in the round
a round stage with the audience surrounding all sides
performers play to all sides
describe end on staging
similar to proscenium - more modern, missing proscenium arch
describe promenade staging
a site-specific piece of theatre where the action moves in location and the audience follow performers around the space
list the pros and cons of arena staging
pros: audience feel included, creates intimate atmosphere
cons: sight lines may be an issue so requires a lot of movement
list the pros and cons of end on/proscenium staging
pros: sight lines are fine, easy to stage
cons: audience can feel removed from action
list the pros and cons of thrust staging
pros: audience feels included but there is still a “back” to the stage
cons: sight lines can still be an issue
list the pros and cons of theatre in the round
pros: intimate and exciting atmosphere, audience feel included
cons: sight lines
list the pros and cons of traverse staging
pros: audience can clearly see performances at two sides, audience can see each other so creates intimacy
cons: opposing audience sides might see different shows, sight lines
list the pros and cons of promenade staging
pros: can work when locations suit presented work, interesting experience
cons: moving locations can take time and ruin tension
list the roles and responsibilities of the playwright
to write the play
list the roles and responsibilities of the performer
the actor/entertainer who performs the piece to an audience
list the roles and responsibilities of the understudy
to overtake the actor’s role if necessary
list the roles and responsibilities of the lighting designer
designing lighting states and special lighting effects - resulting in a lighting plot with lighting states and cues
list the roles and responsibilities of the sound designer
design the sound required for a performance including underscoring, intro and outro music and special effects - resulting in a sound plot
list the roles and responsibilities of the set designer
design the set in unity with the director and other designers
list the roles and responsibilities of the costume designer
design costumes for the wardrobe
list the roles and responsibilities of the puppet designer
design puppets for a specific performance
list the roles and responsibilities of the technician
work backstage to either set up technical equipment such as microphones or rig lights before a production or operate technical equipment during a performance
list the roles and responsibilities of the director
in charge of the artistic elements of production. will have the initial creative idea, work with actors in rehearsal, and collaborate with designers and techies to realise idea in performance
list the roles and responsibilities of the stage manager
in charge of all the aspects backstage, including crew. oversee everything backstage before, during, and after a performance. during rehearsal period, stage manager and team will ensure all props are found/made, scene changes are rehearsed, and all other backstage aspects are prepared. also in charge of rehearsal schedule
list the roles and responsibilities of the theatre manager
manages front-of-house team who deal with audience ie office manager, ushers, etc
