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Places and People. Theatre Arts. Stage Terminology. Stage – the area of the theatre where the performance takes place Backstage – the stage area that is hidden from the audience; usually contains set pieces and crew Wings – the backstage areas to the sides of the stage - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THEATRE ARTS
Places and People
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Stage Terminology
Stage – the area of the theatre where the performance takes place
Backstage – the stage area that is hidden from the audience; usually contains set pieces and crew
Wings – the backstage areas to the sides of the stage
Apron – the area of the stage directly downstage from the proscenium arch; generally in front of or on top of the orchestra pit
House - the part of the theatre where the audience sits
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Proscenium Theatre
The proscenium arch forms a portal which divides the stage from the audience
The audience directly faces the stageThe stage is usually elevated
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
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Thrust Stage
Stage protrudes out into the audienceAudience is located on three sides of the
thrust stageSometimes includes a proscenium arch
North Central CollegeUniversity of North Carolina - Greensboro
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Theatre In The Round
AKA – Arena TheatreThe stage is surrounded on all sides by the
audienceActors enter/exit through passages called
vomitoriums or voms
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
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Black Box Theatre
A typically small and very versatile performance space
Seating can be arranged in any configuration
University of South FloridaThe Christman Company
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Stage Directions
The directions used by the actors to help them navigate the stage
Stage directions are always referenced from the point-of-view of the performers
Musical Theater Kids
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More Theatre Terms
Proscenium Arch – the portal that divides the stage from the audience
Orchestra Pit – a lowered room in front of the stage where the orchestra sits and plays
Control Booth – the room at the back of the house where the stage manager, lighting, and sound technicians operate
Vomitorium – an entrance either under or between the audience sections where the actors or audience members enter & exit
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The Fly System
The system of ropes, pulleys, and counterweights designed to raise and lower scenery, soft goods, people, lighting, and sound equipment on and off stage.
Theater Bielefeld Schnurboden
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Theatre Lore
Traditionally, it is bad luck to whistle in a theatre.
Could pirates be to blame?
Well…sort of…
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Theatre Lore
Theatrical fly systems were originally created in the style of ship rigging. Naturally, out-of-work sailors who were familiar with ropes and rigging were the best people to hire to operate the theatrical fly systems.
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Theatre Personnel
Producer – the financier of theatrical productions Director – responsible for casting the play; has on overall
artistic vision of the play Stage Manager – runs rehearsals and performances;
oversees performers and stage crew Production Manager – oversees designers and builders of
the production Company Manager – handles all business transactions of
the production Designers – bring the director’s artistic vision to life with
lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, props, etc. Performers – actors and musicians who enact the script
of the play
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Theatre Hierarchy
Producer
Stage Manager
Actors & Musicians
Stage Crew, Console
Operators
Company Manager
Production
Manager
Designers
Master Electrician,
Technical Director
Director