Assignment #7

1. A thrust stage extends into the audience on three sides.The audience can see three out of four sides of the acting. The thrust stage makes it difficult to change sets. A proscenium stage or 'proscenium arch', has a big opening or arch, and it looks as if the audience is 'spying on the actors'. The actors and actresses stand 'in front of the scenery'.

 

 

 

Proscenium stage

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Thrust stage

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2. The fly gallery is on the side of the stage and is used for raising and lowering backdrops and scenery.The scenery and backdrops are usually raised and lowered by pulling ropes, and there are several people in charge of this in the fly gallery.

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3. A scrim is a piece of fabric used in theater to create special effects. I have seen scrim used at concerts to show the shadow of an artist before they come on stage. It is a great way to get the audience excited and ready for the show to start! I have also seen scrim used in a play, The Glass Menagerie.

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