Staging

Question 1

End-On

Answer 1

This type of staging is called “End-on” because the audience sits in front of the stage

Question 2

Proscenium Arch

Answer 2

Proscenium Arch is similar to End-On but has an Arch going over the stage in which the audience look through

Question 3

Apron

Answer 3

A small area is added to the front of the stage to create an “apron stage”, bringing performers closer to the audience

Question 4

Thrust

Answer 4

For thrust staging, the stage extends into the audience, which ends up with the audience being situated at three sides next to the stage

Question 5

Traverse

Answer 5

Traverse staging is when the audience sits at both sides of the stage in which the performing space is more narrow

Question 6

Theatre-in-the-round

Answer 6

Theatre in the round is when the stage is circular and the audience are situated at all four sides

Question 7

Arena

Answer 7

Arena staging is quite similar to theatre in the round in which the audience sit at all 4 sides of the stage. The only difference in Arena staging is that the stage is no longer round and goes back to a square or rectangular shape

Question 8

Promenade

Answer 8

Promenade theatre is when both performers and audience move around the space