Apron: The area of the stage in front of the proscenium arch, which may be small or, in a thrust stage, large. Backstage: Areas of the theatre adjacent to the stage accessible only to performers and technicians, including the wings, crossover, and dressing rooms.

2024年9月19日 · Proscenium stage: The most common type, characterized by a “picture frame” opening. With this type of stage, the audience views the action straight on, and actors need to be aware of their...

In a proscenium arch theatre the stage usually projects in front of the arch itself. This area is known as the apron or forestage. Immediately in front of the stage, or sometimes partly underneath the apron, is the orchestra pit, a sunken area from which the orchestra plays.

You probably already know that a stage is the place where the action of a play happens. But do you know where stage left is? Or what a catwalk is? Have you ever heard of a black box theater? Here’s a handy guide to some basic stage directions, the most common parts of a theater, and different types of theater spaces.

2024年7月30日 · According to Goffman, people engage in "front stage" behavior when they know that others are watching. Front-stage behavior reflects internalized norms and expectations for behavior shaped partly by the setting, the particular role …

2024年10月24日 · Upstage: The third of the stage that’s farthest from the audience, close to the backdrop or back wall of the stage. Downstage: The third of the stage that’s toward the front of the stage, closest...

The key areas and directional terms used in theater stages include stage left and stage right, which refer to the actor's left and right when facing the audience. Upstage and downstage refer to the back and front of the stage, respectively.

2024年2月21日 · Proscenium stages frequently include a pit for the orchestra in front of the stage and a fly tower up above for maneuvering lighting and scenery.

2022年4月26日 · Apron: The edge of the stage in front of the curtain. Proscenium arch: This is the large, often ornate or striking structure framing the stage. Pit: Often just below the front of the stage, the pit, or orchestra pit, is where the musicians who accompany the actors sit.

2024年11月18日 · In this chapter, we will explore the various parts of the modern stage. We will also discuss the various pieces of onstage technology, curtains, rigging and fly systems, and other basic automation tools that are used to move scenery and other elements in and out of view.