WHAT IS A BLACKBOX?

A black box theater is a simple performance space, that varies in size, and is usually a square
room with black walls and a flat floor. The simplicity of the space is used to create a flexible
stage and audience interaction. The black box is a relatively recent innovation in theatre.

USERS:
AUDITORIUM 1. Performers
2. Audience
3. Staffs
4. Technicians

DRESSING
BLACK PRACTICE
BOX

GREEN
ROOM

PROXIMITY TO
OTHER SPACES
5 types of flexible seating arrangements

Space criteria - zoning

LIGHTING CONFIGURATION
Stage setup BLACK BOX IS A 2 STOREY HIGH
OCCUPANCY AREA ROOM WHERE THE 2ND STOREY IS
USED FOR VARIABLE LIGHT
100 155 sq. m CONFIGURATION SUCH AS

200 270 sq.m 1. TRACK LIGHTS

2. FOCAL LIGHTS
300 358 sq. m 3. AMBIENT LIGHTS

Area statement
Without stage With stage

Dismantalanlable stage modules are used each

in size of 3 feet x 6 feet (900 mm x 1800 mm)

Walls are either painted black in color or covered

with black screens to not let the performers get distracted

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE STANDARDS - BLACK BOX

DHARUN, KISHORE, RAYAN, SAMYUKTA