Staging Flashcards
1
Q
What is a proscenium arch stage and how does it work?
A
- most common form of staging.
- the ‘arch’ acts as a ‘picture frame’ or a ‘knocked down 4th wall’ as it were.
- most theatres built from the 1950s onwards have an open arch.
2
Q
What is a proscenium arch with apron?
A
- an apron is an extra section at the front of the stage.
- mainly used in pantomimes, musicals, circuses etc.
- the apron allows performances to ‘break the fourth wall’ so that they can interact and address the audience.