Understanding the various types of theater stages and spaces, such as proscenium, thrust, and arena stages, enriches our appreciation for live performances.

The four actors in Arena Stage's production of Eric Overmyer's play -- which had its world premiere at Baltimore's Center Stage in 1985 -- had to do some geographic exploration of a different sort.

Proscenium arch disadvantages. Less audience interaction: The separation between actors and spectators can make performances feel less intimate compared to thrust or arena stages.

The permanent balcony features 70 fixed seats, while the main floor incorporates eight units of 25 seats each on telescoping platforms. These platforms, when not in use, can be conveniently stored ...

Whether proscenium, theater in the round, thrust, platform, black-box, or open air, different stage types require different performance considerations.

The Wyly is a revolutionary "multi-form" theater with the ability to transform between proscenium, thrust, arena, traverse, studio, and flat floor configurations with only a small crew and a few ...

Making a play on a thrust is so different from the proscenium arrangement that Haj says he knows talented directors who aren’t interested in adapting to it. CHANGING THE MEANING.

Special features: Free evening parking, AMP. 19. Court Theatre, Proscenium/thrust 251 ”Uncle Vanya,” through May 18/$12- $14; 5535 S. Ellis Ave.; 753-4472 Special features: Parking. 24. ETA ...