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TYPES OF THEATER STAGE

1.”A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the story of the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, king of
Athens, and Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. It follows the lovers Hermia and Lysander as they attempt
to elope but are dogged by Demetrius, in love with Hermia, and Helena, in love with Demetrius. Parallel
is the story of Titania and Oberon, monarchs of the forest, who are embroiled in their own fight. Puck,
their fairy jester, functions as a liaison between the two parties, as Oberon orders him to use a love potion
to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena. Oberon’s plan backfires, and it is Puck’s duty to right his
wrong. As the play is a comedy, it ends with a many-part marriage between the happy lovers.
The stage used here in the play is an Open-air theater. The plot of the story is all about the marriages of
the different kingdoms, as it reflect to the story it is best fit for the play be in an open air theater so that
the audience can also feel the intensity of different scenes.
Stage at Globe Theatre with an open-air stage covered by a roof supported by pillars.

2. "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller stage

It is worthy of viewing if only to witness an actor taking on one of the most challenging and rewarding
characters in the history of the stage: Willy Loman. As the play's doomed protagonist, Loman is pathetic
yet captivating. For some, this play is a bit overrated and heavy-handed. Some may even feel that the
messages delivered in the play's final act are a bit too blatant. Still, as an audience, we cannot look away
from this struggling, desperate soul. And we cannot help but wonder how similar he is to ourselves.
The stage used here is a Proscenium Stage. As the story of Arthur Miller emphasizing a tragic situation
of a salesman whose pinpointing who’s the noble or heroic. The stage gave a vibe to the audience they are
too in the situation. Such, it also set the stage in the late 1940’s creating a retro type feeling for the
audience.
Staged at Morosco Theatre New York City.

3. The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde

Playwrights such as George Bernard Shaw felt that Wilde's work exhibited literary genius but lacked
social value. Yet, if one values satire, "The Importance of Being Earnest" is a delectable farce that pokes
fun at Victorian England's upper-class society.
The staged used here is a ¾ thrust stage. The show was premiered in London 1895 at St. James Theatre
wherein the fit stage for it whimsical romantic comedy Victorian themed society.

4. "Antigone" by Sophocles
A brave and proud young woman named Antigone is the product of a really messed up family. Her father,
Oedipus, was the King of Thebes. He unknowingly murdered his father and married his own mother,
Queen Jocasta. With his wife/mother, Oedipus had two daughter/sisters and two brother/sons. When
Jocasta found out the truth of their incestuous relationship, she killed herself. Oedipus was pretty upset
too. He plucked out his eyeballs. Then, he spent his remaining years wandering through Greece, being led
by his loyal daughter Antigone. After Oedipus died, his two sons (Eteocles and Polynices) battled for
control of the kingdom. Eteocles fought to defend Thebes. Polynices and his men attacked the city. Both
brothers died. Creon (Antigone’s uncle) became the official ruler of Thebes. (There's a lot of upward
mobility in this city-state. That's what happens when your bosses kill each other.)
The type of stage used in this theatrical performance is a Black box theater. Because Antigone is a Greek
tragedy written in 441 B.C and its setting is in Ancient Greece, it is fit for its stage to be in a black box
because the actors don’t use mic or etc. It is also fit for the actors and emotions to see and feel in this type
of stage.

5. "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry's life was regrettably brief as she passed in her mid-30s. But during her career as a
playwright, she crafted an American classic: "A Raisin in the Sun." This powerful family drama is filled
with richly developed characters that make you laugh one moment, then gasp or cringe the next. When
the right cast is assembled (as it was for the original 1959 Broadway cast), the audience is in for an
engrossing night of brilliant acting and raw, eloquent dialogue.
The type of stage used in this performance is an Arena stage. Tis type of stage is correct because the
story depicts and emphasizes not only how well Hansberry understood the power and importance of
dreams but also how her writing is as relevant as today, given the fact it would influence a lot of people.
6. "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen

"A Doll's House" remains the most frequently studied Henrik Ibsen play, and with good reason. Although
the play is well over a century old, the characters are still fascinating, the plot is still briskly paced, and
the themes are still ripe for analysis. It's a great read, of course, but nothing compares to seeing Ibsen's
play live, especially if the director has cast an incredible actress in the role of Nora Helmer.
The stage used in this performance is a Platform/ End Stage. It fits to be its stage because the play raises
universal issues and questions that are applicable to societies worldwide.

7. “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”’

Sung-through musical adaptation of a 70-page segment from Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel War and
Peace written by composer/lyricist Dave Malloy and directed by Rachel Chavkin. It is based on Part 8 of
Tolstoy's novel, focusing on Natasha's affair with Anatole and Pierre's search for meaning in his life
The stage used in this performance is a Site specific/ Immersive Stage. This stage is best-known for its
plot because it’s a musical based on a silver Tolstoy’s War and Peace, which began in Ars Nova,
transformed into a nineteenth century Russian tearoom.

8. The Ani Mru Mru Polish cabaret

Famous In Poland Ani Mru Mru because of it comedic acts. Performed in Poland Edinburgh.
The stage used in this performance is a Caberet Theater wherein audience are in the table and mostly
are bar theater. Perfect for bars especially for entertaining audience and lot of interactions with them.

9. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

In the mythical reign of King James III, the snows lie deep across England and wolf packs roam the land
through the winter nights.   But in the great house at Willoughby Chase there are worse dangers than
hungry wolves.  Young cousins, Bonnie and Sylvia are alone at the mercy of evil governess, Miss
Slighcarp and her cruel cronies.  Soon they find themselves caught up in a dastardly plot. Joan Aiken’s
gothic adventure spiced with tongue-in-cheek humour is loved by generations of children. 
The staged used in this performance is a Theater in the Park/ Outdoor Theater. Best fit for the plot
because it is greatly for the kids. We all kids loves park and by these the stage can attract audience and
can deliver a nice story for the kids.

10. Bizet, Carmen: Soloists and Chorus, Capital Arts Children’s Choir and Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Peter Robinson

The origins of the story of Carmen, which has reputedly given the world the most popular opera ever
written,  go back to Andalusia in 1830 when the French author Prosper Mérimée heard an anecdote about
a Gypsy girl who had been killed by a jealous lover. With the experience of another fifteen years of
travelling in Spain, as well as encountering and reading about Gypsies, he published his
novella Carmen in 1845. Mérimée's story is about Don José Navarro, a Spanish soldier, who is
passionately in love with the Gypsy, Carmen; he deserts his regiment to follow a life of crime and murder
for her. Because Carmen seems incapable of being faithful to him, Navarro kills her and whilst awaiting
his execution for his crime recounts his story to the narrator in the novel.
The stage used in this performance is a theater in the round stage wherein it gives more the audience to
have a view of actors/actresses back and front. The story depict a tragic love story and it fits the stage in
order for the audience can relate the story.

11. "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett

 This tale of seemingly pointless waiting is something every theater-goer should experience at
least once. Highly praised by critics and scholars, Samuel Beckett's absurdist tragicomedy will
most likely leave you scratching your head in bewilderment. But that's exactly the point!
The stage being used in this performance is a Profile Stage. It just creates a space for audience
to interact more and can watch action in between. Both sides are seen and can cross over the
other sides.
12. 1991 The Derby Playhouse Community Theatre
Mounted a large-scale production based on the events on Christmas Day in the trenches of World
War 2 in 1914.
In here, Traverse stage or Catwalk stage are being used. Traverse stage offers an intimate setting
and has also been used to great effect in larger productions. It is well suited to scenes of
confrontation however it makes dynamic fast paced entrances.

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