Performance Spaces 1

What type of performance space is this?

• Proscenium

• In the Round

• Thrust

• Traverse

What is a key characteristic of a 'Traverse' stage?

• The audience sits on all sides

• The audience sits on two opposite sides

• The stage is raised above the audience

• The stage is surrounded by curtains

In which type of stage is the performance area completely surrounded by the audience?

• Traverse

• Thrust

• In the Round

• Proscenium

What performance space is this?

• Traverse

• Promenade

• Studio

• In the Round

What performance space is describe here:

• - Audience completely surrounds the stage.

• - Creates intimacy and involvement.

• - Minimal or no scenery to avoid blocking views.

• - Actors must be aware of all angles.

_________ performance is where the audience can follow action from location to location.

Which is an advantage of thrust staging?

• Closer to the audience

• Can use large set

• There is no blocking of the audience

• Audience can move around with the action

Pick the 2 advantages of Proscenium Arch Staging

• Can have elaborate sets and backdrops

• Other actors and set can be hidden easily in the wings

• Audience feel intimate with the action

• Actors need to be considerate of blocking the audience

What type of staging is shown?

• Proscenium Arch

• Thrust staging
• Traverse

What type of staging is shown?

• Thrust

• End-on

• In the Round