Traverse Stage Interactive Video

What is a key characteristic of traverse theatre staging?

• Audience seated on all four sides of the stage.

• Audience seated on two opposing sides of the stage.

• Audience seated only on one side, facing the stage.

• Audience seated above the stage, looking down.

What is the most common shape for a traverse stage?

• Square

• Triangular

• Wide and narrow, like a catwalk

• Circular

How can traverse staging magnify arguments or opposing perspectives in a show?

• By allowing actors to face the audience directly at all times.

• By creating a sense of distance between the audience and the performers.

• By making each side of the audience feel supportive of a particular character or viewpoint.

• By limiting the actors' movement on stage.

What type of theatrical elements are particularly well-suited for a traverse stage due to its layout?

• Intricate set changes

• Large musical ensembles

• Sword fights and chase sequences

• Monologues delivered directly to the audience

What is a significant limitation for set design in traverse theatre?

• The stage can only be a square shape.

• Large pieces of set can block the audience's view.

• It requires very elaborate and expensive set pieces.

• Only digital projections can be used for scenery.