Introduction To Theatre Types of stages Stage directions

Introduction To Theatre Types of stages Stage directions

Greek Theatre

Ancient greek theatres

Roman theatre

Elizabethan theatre

Elizabethan theatre

Coral or courtyard space

Stage Directions

Practice makes perfect

Introduction to Theatre Terminology Words

Apron- Proscenium Arch-the arch that frames a stage, separating it from the auditorium. Apron-The part of the stage floor extending beyond the proscenium arch into the house

Proscenium Arch

Apron

False Proscenium- Usually a decorative frame attached to the proscenium. This is done typically to enhance the set design.

Sightline- any of the lines of sight between the spectators and the stage or playing area in a theater. Hobby Center Plaster Line- an imaginary line extending across the proscenium arch. Commonly the path that the grand drape follows.

Plaster Line

Grand Drape- The curtain, usually of heavy velour which separates the stage from the audience.

Border/Teaser- wide, short draperies that span the width of the stage; these are used to mask lights and scenery that have been raised into the fly loft Legs/Tormentors- tall, narrow stage drapes that are used to mask the wings on either side of the stage. Traveler- a curtain rigged to part in the center and open to each side of the stage. Traveler Animation Cyclorama (cyc)- a large curtain or wall, sometimes concave, positioned at the back of the stage area. Typically used for lighting

Leg Border

Leg

Border

CYCs

Grid- a framework of metal extending over the stage area and located at least 6 feet below the roof of the stage house. Used to support equipment for flying scenery.

Fly Loft- the space below the grid and above the stage where flown scenery is stored when not in use.

Baton- sections of connected pipe used to facilitate The flying in/out of scenery, light, people, etc.

Wings- The space offstage both stage right and left

Green Room-functions as a waiting room and lounge for performers before and after a performance, and during the show when they are not engaged onstage.

Director Publicity Manager Asst. Director Stage Manager Actors Box Office Manager House Manager Publicists Technical Director Ushers Set Designer Set Crew Shift Crew Lighting Designer Sound Designer Lighting Crew Costume Designer Sound Crew Costume Crew Properties Designer Props Crew

Theatre Hierarchy Definitions Director – responsible for all aspects of production – all final say goes to the direction Stage Manager – responsible for the dissemination of all rehearsal notes to the proper people and during the run of production calls cues and keeps production running smoothly Asst. Director – Assists director with all tasks during rehearsal period. Takes over in director’s absence Technical Director – responsible for the successful and timely completion of all technical aspects. Publicity Manager – responsible for all materials printed and distributed to advertise the upcoming production. Also responsible for the appearance of the house and selling tickets.

Theatre Hierarchy Definitions Set Designer/Crew head – responsible for the design and the construction of the set Lighting Designer/Crew head – responsible for the design and/or the implementation of the design. This includes hanging and focusing of all lights. Sound Designer/Crew head – responsible for finding and amplifying of all sounds needed in production as well as the amplification of voices if necessary Costume Designer/Crew head - responsible for the design of all costumes and the construction or procurement of necessary pieces. Properties Designer/Crew head – responsible for the designer, construction, or procurement of all necessary props used in the show

Proscenium Stage Directions USR USC SR C DSR DSC USL SL DSL

Theatre Terminology. Apron _____-The part of the stage floor extending beyond the proscenium arch into the house _____ -The front of the stage, toward the Downstage audience False Proscenium _______ -an inner frame set upstage of the grand drape to narrow the proscenium Fly Loft _____ - the space below the grid and above the stage floor where flown scenery is stored when not in use.

Grid ______ - a framework of metal extending over the stage area and located at least 6 feet below the roof of the stage house. Used to support equipment for flying scenery. Green Room ______ - traditional waiting room or reception room of a theatre, located near the stage and serves as a meeting place for guests or a place where actors wait when not on stage.

House ______ - where the audience sits Grand Drape ______ - the curtain, usually of heavy velour which separates the stage from the audience. Properties ______ - elements that provide for a finished set, or are sometimes used by an actor.

Decorative Props _______ - furniture or objects on stage that serve no practical purpose Set Props _______ - all the furniture normally used by the actors Hand Props _______ - small objects carried to and from the stage by the actors or handled by them while on stage. Proscenium _______ - the opening in the wall between the stage and the auditorium

Sightline ______ - an imaginary line extending from any seat in the auditorium past the proscenium arch to any position on stage to determine how much of the stage will be visible from that point. Plaster Line ______ - an imaginary line extending across the proscenium arch. Commonly known as the path that the grand drape follows.

Stage Right _______ - the part of the stage to the person’s right as he faces the audience Stage Left _______ - the part of the stage to person’s left as he faces the audience Teaser or Border _______ - a horizontal masking frame or drapery usually matching the tormentor or leg and used to mask the space above the set.

Tormentor or leg _______ - vertical masking pieces of drapery. Traveler _______ - a curtain rigged to part in the center and open to each side of the stage. Upstage _______ - stage position towards the back of the stage, away from the audience Wings _______ - offstage side areas Catwalk _______ - area where front of the house position lighting is hanged and focused