Parts of the Stage THEATRE I Ground Plan
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Parts of the Stage THEATRE I
Ground Plan �This is what we will use today:
Stage STAGE PROSCENIUM ARCH LIGHTING/ SOUND BOOTH
Stage �Definition: The area of theatre where the performance takes place. �This is where the action takes place. �The set, actors, props, etc may all reside in this space. �Visible to the audience
Stage �The stage from the an actor’s viewpoint. Stage
Parts of the stage �Always from the perspective of the actor �Stages used to be raked
Stage directions
Stage- Body Positions
Wings STAGE PROSCENIUM ARCH LIGHTING/ SOUND BOOTH
Wings �Definition: The offstage spaces located to the immediate right and left of the stage. �Place where actors may wait to come onstage. �Can be used to store scenery. �Curtains or scenic walls can help conceal the wings from the audience.
Wings
Proscenium Arch
Proscenium Arch
Proscenium Arch �Definition: The arch framing the opening between the stage and the auditorium �It is the “picture frame” through which the audience sees the action. �May be decorated or plain. Decorated proscenium arches like this one are common in older theatres.
Grand Drape
Grand Drape �Definition: A fixed drapery/curtain that is hung at the top of the proscenium arch. �Used to cover everything behind the proscenium arch before/after shows or during intermission. �Usually red.
Apron
Apron
Apron �Definition: Part of the stage floor that extends out from the proscenium arch. �Closer to the audience than the main part of the stage. �Often used to extend the playing area. �Acting may take place here. �Scenery can be placed here.
Apron
House
House �Definition: The auditorium or seating area. �This is where the audience sits during the performance. �The seats are often on a raked floor. A raked floor is one that is sloped. Seating in theaters are sloped, with the highest point towards the back. This allows everyone in the audience to see the stage.
House
Sound/Lighting Booth
Sound/Lighting Booth �Definition: The area designated for sound and lighting equipment. �Sound operator and lighting operator control the lights and sound onstage from here. �Usually contain a light board and sound board. �“The booth” usually has a good view of the stage. This allows the operators to make adjustments as needed. If the stage cannot be seen from “the booth”, there will be a monitor set up. �Sometimes lighting and sound have their own spaces.
Lighting/Sound Booth
Orchestra Pit �Definition: Area located below the stage that houses the orchestra during musicals and other performances. �AKA “the pit” �Not always a part of the stage. �May be located between the stage and the audience or within the apron area.
Orchestra Pit
Fly System �Definition: System of ropes, pulleys, and weights that is used to raise or lower scenery for use onstage. �Operated at a “fly rail” or “fly gallery”
Other types of stages �Theatre in the round/ arena �Black box �Thrust �Found theatre
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