Grand Theater – London, Ontario
Goldoni Theater - Venice
Asymmetrical thrust stage
Thrust stage – Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis
Arena Theater - London
Degree of formality(Physical ) Size of spaceArrangement/Configuration of Space◦Traditional picture-frame or proscenium arch
◦Thrust◦Arena◦Flexible
◦Scene, paint, & costume shops◦Storage for lights, props, sound, costumes
◦Rehearsal, dressing, & green rooms
◦Restrooms, showers◦Business spaces (ticket office, concessions, management)
◦Rehearsal, dressing, & green rooms
◦Restrooms, showers◦Business spaces (ticket office, concessions, management)
Sight◦Static◦Dynamic
Sound◦Voice◦Music◦Sound effects
Actors Scenery Lighting Sound Costumes Properties
LineShape and space (mass)ColorTextureOrnamentation
Lighting can reveal, conceal, shape,
emphasize, or de-emphasize
What adjectives does the director want the audience to attach to what they see?
Adds the frills to what the audience sees
HarmonyVarietyBalanceProportionEmphasisRhythm
VocalMusicEffects