1. Types of Stages
For the Theatre

2. Types
There are 4 major types of stages for the theatre, with slight variations
Proscenium (like our stage)
Thrust (or 3 Quarter Stage)
Arena (or In-The-Round)
Flexible Stage

3. Diagram from http://imgust.com/different-types-stage-theatre/.

4. Proscenium Stage The Proscenium stage is like our PAC
It resembles a picture frame, called the arch
There is usually a traditional backstage area.
Picture from theatreseatstore.com.

5. Thrust Stage Also called Three Quarter Stage
The audience is positioned on 3 sides of the stage.
Diagram from

6. In-The Round
Also called Arena theatre, the audience is all around the stage, with entrances and exits being possible from multiple places.
Picture fromcoe.edu

7. Flexible
Can be used for many genres of theatre and does not have to take place in a traditional theatre.
Some examples are dinner theatre and guerilla theatre, where the play is not performed in a traditional stage.
The space can conform to the needs of the play/theatre troupe.

8. Traverse
This is a variation, where the audience is on two sides of the square.
Diagram from jmscreativetheatre.co.uk and picture from article.wn.com