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What is the classic setup of a stage called?
Proscenium
In which stage type is the audience situated on two opposite sides?
Traverse
How is staging in drama similar to a band setting up for a concert?
Both involve arranging
positions
and equipment
What are the defining characteristics of a Traverse stage?
Audience on
two sides
Stage is long and
narrow
How does thrust staging differ from proscenium staging?
Thrust stage
extends into the audience area
What is a disadvantage of the Proscenium stage type?
Limited
audience engagement
, formal viewing
What is a thrust stage compared to?
A
slide
sticking out
What is an arena stage compared to?
A
circle
What is a proscenium stage compared to?
Watching
TV
How do different staging types affect performances?
Influence
actor movement
and interaction
Affect audience viewing experience
What is a key feature of Traverse stage type?
Long
strip
layout
What are the key components of staging in drama?
Arrangement of
actors
Placement of
set pieces
Coordination of
props
Overall visual presentation
What are the four common types of staging used in drama?
Proscenium
,
Thrust
,
Arena
,
Traverse
How does good staging contribute to a performance?
It helps tell the story and engage the
audience
What stage type has the audience surrounding the stage in a full circle?
Theatre in the round
What characterizes arena staging?
Audience sits all around the
stage
What is the layout of traverse staging?
Stage
is
set
up
in a
long
strip
In which stage type is the audience positioned on all sides of the stage?
Arena stage
What are the characteristics of an Arena stage?
Audience on
all sides
Stage is in the
center
How does each staging type influence the performance experience?
It affects
storytelling
and audience experience
How does the traverse stage influence storytelling?
Encourages
linear
storytelling
What is the name for the type of theatre that features an "apron"?
Proscenium
theatre
What is a disadvantage of the Arena stage type?
Limited
set options
, challenging for actors
In which staging type do actors mainly move towards the audience?
Proscenium
What is the staging type that extends into the audience?
Thrust
What is an advantage of the Arena stage type?
Best
viewing experience
from all angles
How does the thrust stage affect audience interaction?
It allows
actors
to interact closely with viewers
What is an advantage of the Traverse stage type?
Dynamic storytelling
,
close-up
potential
Why do actors need to be dynamic on an arena stage?
To
ensure
all
audience members see well
What is a key feature of Proscenium stage type?
Audience faces one
direction
What is the layout of a traverse stage?
Long strip with
audience
on both sides
What are the defining characteristics of a Thrust stage?
Audience on
three
sides
Stage thrusts into the
audience
What are the key features of a Proscenium theatre?
Stage at one end
Audience facing the
stage
Often includes an apron
What is an advantage of the Thrust stage type?
Good
actor movement
, intimate viewing
What factors influence the choice of stage type?
Production goals
,
budget
, performance style
What is a disadvantage of the Thrust stage type?
Restricted
props, some visibility challenges
What is the definition of staging in drama?
Arrangement of
actors
and set on stage
What is a key feature of Thrust stage type?
Extends into
audience
What is a traverse stage compared to?
A
long
table
What is a key feature of the proscenium stage?
Audience faces one side like a
movie
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