About Staging: THE GLOBE
In the world of performing arts, a topic not too commonly discussed is that of staging. There are so many different kinds of stages used for different kinds of acts. For example a one man act can be done in: Block box or studio Theatres. These are flexible performance spaces which when observed from at the fundamental level they just are single rooms painted in black, with a floor at the same level of the first row of the audience. Seating can be temporary maneuvered so that they can suit the needs of the actors. Others such as theatres in-the-round are arenas with seating going round the stage just like that of WWE. Thrust stages are also very common types of stages as they thrust out towards the audience, they are usually polygon shaped. The kind of stage best for standard productions would be the proscenium. Proscenium stages have an architectural frame, known as the proscenium arch. Their stages are deep, meaning the stage is gently sloped rising away from the audience. Sometimes the stage comes out towards the audience, this is known as an apron or forestage.
Although the stage that is quite interesting is that of the Globe Theatre. This type of staging would be called the open air theatres. The globe was built in 1599 with the use of timber from an earlier theatre named, the Theatre. In 1613 the theatre was in flames and burnt down. Eventually a modern reconstruction was created in the year 1997 named 'Shakespeare's Globe Theatre'. This Theatre is based in London and has no roof above the stage, around the stage is an open space at which the audience can use to stand in and observe the plays going on there, and even contribute to the plays in that space. Further back are seated spaces where the audience can sit and watch the plays that go on there. If you haven't yet gone then have a look when possible because it is a once in a life time experience not the be missed! The address is: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Our number: 020 7902 1400
In the world of performing arts, a topic not too commonly discussed is that of staging. There are so many different kinds of stages used for different kinds of acts. For example a one man act can be done in: Block box or studio Theatres. These are flexible performance spaces which when observed from at the fundamental level they just are single rooms painted in black, with a floor at the same level of the first row of the audience. Seating can be temporary maneuvered so that they can suit the needs of the actors. Others such as theatres in-the-round are arenas with seating going round the stage just like that of WWE. Thrust stages are also very common types of stages as they thrust out towards the audience, they are usually polygon shaped. The kind of stage best for standard productions would be the proscenium. Proscenium stages have an architectural frame, known as the proscenium arch. Their stages are deep, meaning the stage is gently sloped rising away from the audience. Sometimes the stage comes out towards the audience, this is known as an apron or forestage.
Although the stage that is quite interesting is that of the Globe Theatre. This type of staging would be called the open air theatres. The globe was built in 1599 with the use of timber from an earlier theatre named, the Theatre. In 1613 the theatre was in flames and burnt down. Eventually a modern reconstruction was created in the year 1997 named 'Shakespeare's Globe Theatre'. This Theatre is based in London and has no roof above the stage, around the stage is an open space at which the audience can use to stand in and observe the plays going on there, and even contribute to the plays in that space. Further back are seated spaces where the audience can sit and watch the plays that go on there. If you haven't yet gone then have a look when possible because it is a once in a life time experience not the be missed! The address is: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Our number: 020 7902 1400
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