Theater Types
Proscenium Thrust Arena
Audience Mix- Audience
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The Four Questions/Concern
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Can the audience see the actors’
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Do whatever you want with scenery- Audience farthest away- trouble
make it as big and elaborate seeing the actors’ faces
Any special effects are fair game They don't feel immersed in the
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Audience is closer- can see actors Sets/sfx HAVE to be on back wall
faces clearly, immerses the [— i
audience, audience interaction somewhat limited entrances/exits
You can still use sets and sfx Actors have to keep moving- can't
face one direction too longArena
Pros Cons
Easier to see actor's faces when See actor's backs- have to constantly
they're facing you- much closer moving around
Allows for interaction- immersive no big sets or special effects
Allows for creativity Limited entrances and exits - slow sceneClimax _Big battle- pro confronts ant.
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Exposition
Introduce setting,
characters, and set up - “
the conflict