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Chapt 4 theatre spaces
theatre spaces
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 1
03/03/2011

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Term

Theatre Space

Definition
a place where the audience and performers come together
Term

Stage

Definition

area where the actors and actresses perform

*Space must also include place for audience to sit or stand

*Place adjacent to stage needed so performers can change costumes and make entrances and exits

Term

Running

Definition

term used to describe the unfolding of a performance.

 

-When actors and stage crew move through a performance, they are running the show

Term

Four Basic Arrangements for Theatre

Definition

-Proscenium or picture frame stage

 

-Thrust stage with three-quarters

 

-the arena, or circle stage

 

-created or found stage spaces

Term

Proscenium

Definition
frame which separates the stage from the auditorium and forms and outline for the stage
Term

Fourth wall

Definition
proscenium opening, acting as invisible or transparent wall through which the audience  looks at the remaining three walls
Term

Orchestra

Definition
main floor where audience sits, modern term.
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