What is a proscenium arch?
A large circular platform that revolves on a stage
A frame that surrounds a stage space
A large arch that the audience walks through to enter a theatre space
What is end-on staging?
The stage is on one side and the audience are on the opposite side
The performers are positioned underneath the audience
The performers are positioned behind the audience
What is theatre in the round?
The performers are positioned around the audience
The audience sit in a semi-circle
The audience sit around the stage on all sides
What is traverse staging?
A long, narrow stage with the audience on either side
The audience sit on three sides of the stage
The audience sit together in one group
In thrust staging, where do the audience sit?
On two sides of the stage
On each side of the stage
On three sides of the stage
What is promenade staging?
The audience watch a performance from their own home
The audience follow the performers around the space
The audience watch a performance in a small studio
What is a site-specific performance?
A performance created to be performed in a specific location
A performance created to be performed in a specific theatre
A performance created to be performed in a large, grand theatre
In theatre, what is the fourth wall?
An item of scenery designed to look like a wall
An imaginary wall between the audience and the performers
The ceiling of a theatre space
What do performers need to be mindful of when performing in the round?
They should perform from one position on stage
They should speak very loudly when performing
They should change position frequently
What is a disadvantage of proscenium arch stages?
Lanterns may shine in the audience’s eyes
The audience may be quite far away from the stage
The performers have to stand on a high stage