stage spaces

Question 1

promenade stage

Answer 1

a performance in which the action takes place in
multiple spaces. The audience may be guided from one performance space to the next (especially if the performance has a particular structure in terms of narrative and time) or be free to explore the various spaces independently

Question 2

proscenium arch

Answer 2

the proscenium arch frames the stage in traditional theatre spaces such as His Majesty’s in Perth.

Question 3

theatre in the round

Answer 3

involves a central performance space with
the audience surrounding it. This staging allows for the most intimate connection with the audience with limited use of stage elements to avoid obstructing the audience’s view.

Question 4

thrust stage

Answer 4

in this performance space, the audience is seated on three sides of the stage. This staging allows a more intimate connection with the audience whilst allowing one side (where there is no audience) for stage elements to be used without visual obstructions for the audience.

Question 5

traverse stage

Answer 5

this performance space is a rectangular area with the
audience seated on the two long sides of the rectangle. This staging allows for an intimate connection between the audience and actors with two sides upon which staging elements can be placed.