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Theater Types Proscenium Thrust Arena Audience Mix- Audience on 1 side audience all around on sides you The Four Questions/Concern — = — tow far away is the audience? ») Can the audience see the actors’ faces? Can you have sets/scenery? Are there special effects? SL Proscenium yf a (Audience) 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 action Thrust 0 Ce} x we Pros ah SCC | 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 long Arena 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 scene Climax _Big battle- pro confronts ant. oy Ouse .500\ poe vol on 5p? Resolution Oe Happily ever after xs" Exposition Introduce setting, characters, and set up - “ the conflict

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