Stages and Performing Spaces

Stages and Performing Spaces Actors present theatrical performances in a building known as a THEATRE, which usually contains a STAGE.

Stages and Performing Spaces The word THEATRE is derived from the Greek word theatron, meaning seeing place, or a place to view a performance.

Stages and Performing Spaces The STAGE, which is often a raised platform, serves as a performing space for actors, and a focal point for the members of the audience.

Stages and Performing Spaces Todays stages are very different in design and construction from their historical ancestors, however, they still serve the same purpose: To provide a venue for a group of people (audience) to gather and view a performance.

Stages and Performing Spaces There are FOUR main kinds of performing spaces: 1.Theatre-in-the round 2.Thrust Stage 3.Proscenium Stage, and 4.Flexible or Found Space

Stages and Performing Spaces 1.Theatre-in-the-Round A stage surrounded on all sides by the audience.

Dr. K. Narker Roundhouse Theatre, London

Dr. K. Narker Roundhouse Theatre, London

Stages and Performing Spaces 2. Thrust Stage A stage that extends into the audience, with seating on three sides of the stage.

Dr. K. Narker Webb Theatre, Wisconsin RSC, London

Dr. K. Narker RSC, London Royal National Theatre, London

Stages and Performing Spaces 3. Proscenium Stage A performance space in which the actors and audience are on opposite sides, separated by a frame or proscenium.

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Stages and Performing Spaces

4. Flexible or Found Space Any space that is temporarily converted to a stage, such as a restaurant, open field, or city sidewalk.

Stages and Performing Spaces See if you can you identify the TYPE of theatre space in each of the following photographs?

Stages and Performing Spaces QUIZ TIME!

Stages and Performing Spaces QUIZ TIME!

Stages and Performing Spaces 1.Write your name on a blank sheet. 2.Number your sheet 1 to 15 3.Look at the photo, identify the TYPE of theatre space, write it on your sheet. 4.Remain quiet and eyes on your sheet, ok? 5.Questions before we start?

1. Stages and Performing Spaces Riverside Theatre, California

2. Stages and Performing Spaces Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis

3. Stages and Performing Spaces Stephenson HS Theatre, Stone Mountain

4. Stages and Performing Spaces Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland

5. Stages and Performing Spaces Maritime Theatre, Tivoli

6. Stages and Performing Spaces Fox Theatre, Atlanta

7. Stages and Performing Spaces The Coliseum, Rome

8. Stages and Performing Spaces Neil Simon Theatre, New York

9. Stages and Performing Spaces Restaurant Teatro de Pompeo, Pompeii

10. Stages and Performing Spaces Street Theatre, Chennai, India

11. Stages and Performing Spaces Teatro Goldini, Venice

12. Stages and Performing Spaces Old Vic, London

13. Stages and Performing Spaces 7 th Street Theatre, Seattle

14. Stages and Performing Spaces Yasgars Farm, San Francisco, California

15. Stages and Performing Spaces New Globe Theatre, London

Stages and Performing Spaces Quick Review!

1. Stages and Performing Spaces Riverside Theatre, California

2. Stages and Performing Spaces Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis

3. Stages and Performing Spaces Stephenson HS Theatre, Stone Mountain

4. Stages and Performing Spaces Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland

5. Stages and Performing Spaces Maritime Theatre, Tivoli

6. Stages and Performing Spaces Fox Theatre, Atlanta

7. Stages and Performing Spaces The Coliseum, Rome

8. Stages and Performing Spaces Neil Simon Theatre, New York

9. Stages and Performing Spaces Restaurant Teatro de Pompeo, Pompeii

10. Stages and Performing Spaces Street Theatre, Chennai, India

11. Stages and Performing Spaces Teatro Goldini, Venice

12. Stages and Performing Spaces Old Vic, London

13. Stages and Performing Spaces 7 th Street Theatre, Seattle

14. Stages and Performing Spaces Yasgars Farm, San Francisco, California

15. Stages and Performing Spaces New Globe Theatre, London

Stages and Performing Spaces 1.Make sure you have written your name on your sheet. 2.Now turn in your quiz to Dr. Narker