Types of stage

Stage (Theatre)

Arena (in the round) stage and proscenium theatre.

Thrust and Traverse Stage

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Thrust Stage

• Actors can be seen at more angles.
• More immersive for audience.
• Sight lines for audience can be compromised.

Traverse Stage

• Increased audience space
• More space for actors
• Can be easier to create different scenes, through the space

e.g I Love You Because, Hard Times (personal project)

Round/Arena

• Trucks used for stage (movable sceneary)
  • Some theatres may have tracks to allow this
• Sightlines

Proscenium  End-On Theatre – similar to Procenium though the stage is not raised.

• End on – will often have a rake to allow for sight lines.
• Usually consistant sightlines
• Easiest to stage for and work with.