Theatre Terminology Study Set #1

Types of Stages/Theatres/Sets

Which one is shown in the image?

• Proscenium

• Thrust

• Arena

• Theatre in the Round

Types of Stages/Theatres/Sets

Which one is shown in the image?

• Proscenium

• Thrust

• Arena

• Permanent

Types of Stages/Theatres/Sets

Which one is shown in the image?

• Proscenium

• Thrust

• Arena

• Throw

Types of Stages/Theatres/Sets

What is it called if we have an indoor performance space with plain black walls and flooring?

• Unit Set

• Black Box Theatre

• Arena Theatre

• Center Stage

Types of Stages/Theatres/Sets

A set with a proscenium arch stage and three walls. What kind of set is this?

• Box Set

• Boxing Ring

• Unit Set

• Quick Set

Types of Stages/Theatres/Sets

An open circular or oval performance space with rounded seating.

• Proscenium

• Black Box

• Amphitheatre

• Amphibious

Theatre Unit Set Pieces

Which set piece(s) is shown in the image?

This piece can act as an entryway for up to one actor at a time.

• Door Unit

• French Door Unit

• Window Unit

• Step Unit

Theatre Unit Set Pieces

Which set piece(s) is shown in the image?

This piece can act as an entryway for up to two actors at a time.

• Step Unit

• Door Unit

• French Door Unit

• Door Unit

Theatre Unit Set Pieces

Which set piece(s) is shown in the image?

This piece acts as a decorative extension to create dimensions of buildings, and actors can be seen through them.

• Door Unit

• Window Unit

• Glass Unit

• Step Unit

Theatre Unit Set Pieces

Which set piece(s) is shown in the image?

• Pylons

• Platforms

• Ramps

• Window Unit