Theater can refer to both the structure where performances are held as well as the different types of stages used. Common stage types include the thrust stage, where the audience surrounds the stage on multiple sides; the proscenium stage, where the audience faces the stage through a proscenium arch; the in-the-round stage, positioned in the center with audience on all sides; and the traverse stage, with audience on two opposing sides. Key stage components that aid performances include the proscenium arch, teaser, tormentors, cyclorama, grand drape, apron, fly rail, battens, and backdrop. Stage directions are used in scripts to indicate an actor's movements and positioning on stages.

1. THEATER

2. Theater
- The structure within which
theatrical performances are
given. Usually includes an
orchestra or seating area, and
a stage.

3. Types of Theater

4. 1. Thrust
- The playing area protrudes out
into the house with the audience
seating on more than one side.
- The thrust configuration is the
oldest known fixed type of
staging in the world, and it is
thousands of years old.

6. 2. Proscenium
- The audience directly faces the
playing area which is separated by a
portal called the proscenium arch.
- A stage where the audience sits on
one side only is called a proscenium
stage. The audience faces one side of
the stage directly, and normally sits at
a lower height.

8. 3. In-the-round-stage
- It is positioned at the center of
the audience. This type of stage
creates quiet an intimate
atmosphere, and is good for
drama that needs audience
involvement.

11. 4. Traverse
- The elongated playing area is
surrounded by audience seating
on two sides.
- A stage where the audience sits
on two sides. This type of stage
is good for creating an intimate
atmosphere.

13. Stage
Components

14. 1.Proscenium Arch
- The view of the stage for the
audience; also called proscenium
arch. The archway is in a sense
the frame for stage as defined by
the boundaries of the stage
beyond which a viewer cannot
see.

16. 2. Teaser
- The border drapes
across the top of the
stage that conceals the
lighting instruments.

18. 3. Tormentor
- The border drapes on
the sides of the stage
that conceals the
backstage areas.

20. 4. Cyclorama
- The large muslin
drape hung across the
extreme upstage area
that represents sky.

22. 5. Grand Drape
- The main curtain that
conceals the stage from
the audience. Usually
red.

24. 6. Apron
- The area on the
stage on the
audience side of the
grand drape

26. 7. Fly Rail
- The ropes, pulleys and
arbors off stage right that
control the height of the
drapes, electrics battens
and hanging scenery.

28. 8. Battens
- Pipes hung above the
width of the stage that
can be used for
hanging scenery.

30. 9. Electric
-a batten affixed with
electric outlets used for
hanging and powering
lighting instruments

32. 10. Backdrop
- A large piece of painted
fabric hung behind the
actors. Usually painted to
resemble a realistic
location.

34. STAGE DIRECTIONS
- An instruction in the text of a
play, especially one indicating
the movement, position, or tone
of an actor, or the sound effects
a lighting.

35. Stage Directions
1. Upstage: The area of the stage
furthest from the audience.
2. Downstage: The area of the stage
closest to the audience.
3. Stage Left: The area of the stage to
the performer's left, when facing
downstage (i.e. towards the audience).

36. Stage Directions
4. Stage Right: The area of the stage to
the performer's right, when facing
downstage (i.e. towards the audience).
5. Center Stage: The center of the playing
(performance) area.
6. Center Line: An imaginary reference line
on the playing area that indicates the exact
center of the stage, travelling from up to
downstage.

37. Stage Directions
7. Onstage: The portion of the
playing area visible to the
audience.
8. Offstage: The area
surrounding the playing space
not visible to the audience.

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41. Types of Stage and
Stage Components
DIRECTION: Identify what stage
component is shown in the
following picture.

47. DIRECTION: Identify what is being
described in the following sentences.
11. The portion of the playing area visible to
the audience.
12. An imaginary reference line on the
playing area that indicates the exact center
of the stage, travelling from up to
downstage.
13. The area of the stage closest to the
audience.

48. 14. The area of the stage furthest from the
audience.
15. The area of the stage to
the performer's left, when facing
downstage (i.e. towards the audience).
16. The area on the stage on the audience
side of the grand drape
17. The border drapes on the sides of the
stage that conceals the backstage areas.

49. 18. The structure within which theatrical
performances are given.
19. The audience directly faces the
playing area which is separated by a
portal called the proscenium arch.
20. The archway is in a sense the frame
for stage as defined by the boundaries of
the stage beyond which a viewer cannot
see.