Drama Theatres and Stages

Stage has an architectural frame including arches with deep stages with the audience in a sloping, rising auditorium. Often has an orchestra pit.

• Proscenium stage

• Thrust stage

• Theatre in the round

Small, flexible performance space with audience at stage level and often painted plain black.

• Black box or studio theatre

• Open air theatre

• Promenade theatre

Stage is in auditorium with audience sitting on three sides.

• Proscenium stage

• Thrust stage

• Theatre in the round

Outdoor theatres using natural light and different times of day with some theatres having covered seating.

• Black box or studio theatre

• Open air theatre

• Promenade theatre

Stage is enclosed by the audience on all four sides.

• Proscenium stage

• Thrust stage

• Theatre in the round

Stage has an architectural frame including arches with deep stages with the audience in a sloping, rising auditorium. Often has an orchestra pit.

Outdoor theatres using natural light and different times of day with some theatres having covered seating.

Stage is enclosed by the audience on all four sides.

Small, flexible performance space with audience at stage level and often painted plain black.

Stage is in auditorium with audience sitting on three sides.