What is the In-the-Round stage type?
A performance space where the audience is seated all around the stage.
What is a Thrust stage?
A stage that extends into the audience and is surrounded by seating on three sides.
What does a Promenade stage involve?
An interactive performance style where the audience moves around the performance space.
What is a Proscenium Arch stage?
A traditional stage setup where the audience faces one side of the stage through a framed opening.
Describe an End-on stage type.
A configuration where the audience faces the stage directly, similar to a Proscenium but without the arch.
Advantages of the In-the-Round stage?
Provides intimacy and allows for varied audience perspectives.
Disadvantages of a Thrust stage?
Limited backstage space and challenges in staging due to audience proximity.
What unique aspects does a Promenade stage bring?
Encourages dynamic movement and engagement from the audience, making them part of the experience.
What is a key feature of the Proscenium Arch stage?
It creates a 'picture frame' effect, focusing the audience's attention on the stage action.
What is a Traverse stage?
A stage type where the audience is seated on two sides of the performance area, allowing for a more intimate viewing experience.