Stages and
Performing Spaces
Stages and Performing Spaces
Actors present theatrical
performances in a building
known as a THEATRE,
which usually contains a
STAGE.
Stages and Performing Spaces
The word THEATRE is
derived from the Greek
word theatron, meaning
“seeing place,” or a place to
view a performance.
Stages and Performing Spaces
The STAGE, which is often a
raised platform, serves as a
performing space for actors,
and a focal point for the
members of the audience.
Stages and Performing Spaces
Today’s stages are very different
in design and construction from
their historical ancestors,
however, they still serve the
same purpose: To provide a
venue for a group of people
(audience) to gather and view a
performance.
Stages and Performing Spaces
There are FOUR main kinds
of performing spaces:
1. Theatre-in-the round
2.Thrust Stage
3.Proscenium Stage, and
4.Flexible or Found Space
Stages and Performing Spaces
1. Theatre-in-the-Round
A stage surrounded on all
sides by the audience.
Roundhouse Theatre,
London
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Roundhouse Theatre,
London
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Stages and Performing Spaces
2. Thrust Stage
A stage that extends into
the audience, with seating
on three sides of the stage.
Webb Theatre,
Wisconsin
RSC, London
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RSC, London
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Royal National Theatre, London
Stages and Performing Spaces
3. Proscenium Stage
A performance space in
which the actors and
audience are on opposite
sides, separated by a frame
or “proscenium.”
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Stages and Performing Spaces
4. Flexible or Found Space
Any space that is temporarily
converted to a stage, such as
a restaurant, open field, or
city sidewalk.
Stages and Performing Spaces
See if you can you identify the TYPE of
theatre space in each of the following
photographs?
Stages and Performing Spaces
QUIZ TIME!
Stages and Performing Spaces
QUIZ TIME!
Stages and Performing Spaces
1. Write your name on a blank sheet.
2. Number your sheet 1 to 15
3. Look at the photo, identify the TYPE
of theatre space, write it on your
sheet.
4. Remain quiet and eyes on your sheet,
ok?
5. Questions before we start?
1. Stages and Performing Spaces
Riverside Theatre, California
2. Stages and Performing Spaces
Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis
3. Stages and Performing Spaces
Stephenson HS Theatre, Stone Mountain
4. Stages and Performing Spaces
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
5. Stages and Performing Spaces
Maritime Theatre, Tivoli
6. Stages and Performing Spaces
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
7. Stages and Performing Spaces
The Coliseum, Rome
8. Stages and Performing Spaces
Neil Simon Theatre, New York
9. Stages and Performing Spaces
Restaurant Teatro de Pompeo, Pompeii
10. Stages and Performing Spaces
Street Theatre, Chennai, India
11. Stages and Performing Spaces
Teatro Goldini, Venice
12. Stages and Performing Spaces
Old Vic, London
13. Stages and Performing Spaces
7th Street Theatre, Seattle
14. Stages and Performing Spaces
Yasgar’s Farm, San Francisco, California
15. Stages and Performing Spaces
New Globe Theatre, London
Stages and Performing Spaces
Quick Review!
1. Stages and Performing Spaces
Riverside Theatre, California
2. Stages and Performing Spaces
Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis
3. Stages and Performing Spaces
Stephenson HS Theatre, Stone Mountain
4. Stages and Performing Spaces
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
5. Stages and Performing Spaces
Maritime Theatre, Tivoli
6. Stages and Performing Spaces
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
7. Stages and Performing Spaces
The Coliseum, Rome
8. Stages and Performing Spaces
Neil Simon Theatre, New York
9. Stages and Performing Spaces
Restaurant Teatro de Pompeo, Pompeii
10. Stages and Performing Spaces
Street Theatre, Chennai, India
11. Stages and Performing Spaces
Teatro Goldini, Venice
12. Stages and Performing Spaces
Old Vic, London
13. Stages and Performing Spaces
7th Street Theatre, Seattle
14. Stages and Performing Spaces
Yasgar’s Farm, San Francisco, California
15. Stages and Performing Spaces
New Globe Theatre, London
Stages and Performing Spaces
1. Make sure you have written
your name on your sheet.
2. Now turn in your quiz to
Dr. Narker