Standard Grade Drama Staging and Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision Created by L Purvis

Different types of Staging Click on the stage NAME to view the staging in a Theatre setting. Proscenium Arch Stage within an enclosing arch STAGE Wings Apron Audience Created by L Purvis

Different types of Staging Click on the stage NAME to view the staging in a Theatre setting. Thrust Stage Audience seated on three sides of the acting area Stage Audience Created by L Purvis

Different types of Staging Click on the stage NAME to view the staging in a Theatre setting. End On Stage Audience seated at one end – acting area at the other Audience Created by L Purvis

Different types of Staging Click on the stage NAME to view the staging in a Theatre setting. Theatre in the round Audience seated all around the acting area Stage Audience Created by L Purvis

Different types of Staging Click on the stage NAME to view the staging in a Theatre setting. (CREDIT TERM) Avenue Stage Avenue Stage (also known as Traverse Stage) Audience seated on two sides of the acting area. Seats are often raked. Stage Audience Created by L Purvis

Different types of Staging Click on the stage NAME to view the staging in a Theatre setting. (CREDIT TERM) Promenade Theatre Promenade Theatre (Stick with the clip given as the directors talk you through their ideas for using Promenade Theatre.) Audience follows the action on foot, moving from one location to another. Stage Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Revision You have now revised your knowledge of the different types of staging. Next work your way through the following slides and write down your answers to the given definitions. You can check your answers at the end. THESE ARE ALL CREDIT LEVEL TERMS, BUT HAVE A GO! At the end you will find some types of stage and theatre stage revision questions to complete. Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the part of the stage in front of the curtain? Also look at the second slide ‘Proscenium Arch’ Stage. Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What name is given to the areas of seating above the stalls? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What name is given to the area for the audience, generally filled with seats? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What term is given to any job in the theatre which involves dealing with the audience e.g. box office, refreshments, usher? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the non-acting area behind the stage? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the area of seating above the stalls and below the balcony? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the canvas cloth which covers the back of the stage: can be painted? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the area above the stage from where scenery/actors are flown in on pulleys ? Click HERE to see an example from a theatre stage. HERE Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the drapes which curtain off the sides, or back, of the stage? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the area in which actors wait when not on stage during a performance? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the back wall of the stage which can be painted or lit? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the left hand side of the stage where prompter and stage manager sit during performance? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name for the see-through material which cannot be seen through when lit from the front, but can be seen through when lit from behind? Click HERE to see some examples of this.HERE Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name for stage fireworks? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to stairs on stage? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the lowest area of seating, not above stage height? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term for a piece of scenery on wheels for ease of movement? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to a stage which turns in a circle? Click HERE to see images of this type of stage.HERE Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the sides of a theatre stage? Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the slope of the stage (to allow actors to be seen)? Click HERE to see examples of this type of stage.HERE Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to a door in a floor? Created by L Purvis

Well done! Now check your answers to the Theatre Stage vocabulary Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the part of the stage in front of the curtain? Also look at the second slide ‘Proscenium Arch Stage. Apron Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What name is given to the areas of seating above the stalls? Balcony Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What name is given to the area for the audience, generally filled with seats? Auditorium Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What term is given to any job in the theatre which involves dealing with the audience e.g. box office, refreshments, usher? Front of House Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the non-acting area behind the stage? Backstage Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the area of seating above the stalls and below the balcony? Dress Circle Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the canvas cloth which covers the back of the stage: can be painted? Backcloth Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the area above the stage from where scenery/actors are flown in on pulleys ? Click HERE to see an example from a theatre stage. HERE Flies Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the drapes which curtain off the sides, or back, of the stage? Blacks Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the area in which actors wait when not on stage during a performance? Green room Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the back wall of the stage which can be painted or lit? Cyclorama Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the left hand side of the stage where prompter and stage manager sit during performance? Prompt side Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name for the see-through material which cannot be seen through when lit from the front, but can be seen through when lit from behind? Click HERE to see some examples of this.HERE Gauze Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name for stage fireworks? Pyrotechnics Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to stairs on stage? Treads Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to the lowest area of seating, not above stage height? Stalls Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term for a piece of scenery on wheels for ease of movement? Trucks Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to a stage which turns in a circle? Click HERE to see images of this type of stage.HERE Revolving Stage Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the sides of a theatre stage? Wings Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the term given to the slope of the stage (to allow actors to be seen)? Click HERE to see examples of this type of stage.HERE Rake Created by L Purvis

Theatre Stage Vocabulary Revision What is the name given to a door in a floor? Trapdoor Created by L Purvis

Revision Questions Now you have revised your knowledge of the different types of staging and the Theatre Stage vocabulary, answer the following questions on paper or on WORD and to your teacher. Choose either General or Credit level. Created by L Purvis

General Level Revision Questions 1.Take ‘Theatre in the round’, ‘Thrust Stage’ and a ‘Proscenium Arch’ stage in turn and say what you would consider to be the advantages and disadvantages of using each of these types of staging for a performance. 2. Think of a recent stimulus drama. What would have been the ideal venue and target audience for your drama? Say why. 3.Draw the stage, marking the audience position clearly for this IDEAL venue. Use slides two to seven to help you. 4.Imagine you have to design a Backcloth for the scenery of a play set in a busy street. Outline what ideas you would have and why these would help set this scene. 5.Can you think of two reasons why having stage Wings would be useful during a performance? Created by L Purvis

Credit Level Revision Questions 1.Take each type of staging and write down the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of stage for a performance. 2. Think of a recent stimulus drama. What would you choose as the ideal venue for this performance? Give reasons why. 3.Click HERE or visit the site to try the 2009 SQA Credit Past Paper question number four, which asks about the staging and seating arrangements in a Theatre. If you are unsure go back through the slides.HERE 4.Give reasons why you think using a Revolving stage would be effective for a performance. 5.Write down your design ideas for using either a Gauze, backcloth or Cyclorama for a performance which is set in a Graveyard. Explain your choice. 6.Give an example of a performance you have either seen or created where you could have used Flies? Created by L Purvis

Well Done You have now completed revision on Staging and Theatre Stage vocabulary. NOW evaluate your understanding: If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to the ‘Body of Knowledge.’ Red- still struggling Amber - understand some of this revision Green- fully understand Created by L Purvis