Pros And Cons Of Each Stage

Question 1

Proscenium arch stage

Pro’s

Answer 1

Pro’s
Sight lines are good
Work is easy to stage ( including blocking and lighting )
Easier for an actor to ‘block out ‘ the audience and perform naturalistically
Large of stage areas allow type of theatre to have large casts, numerous set changes and complex set

Question 2

Proscenium arch stage

Answer 2

Cons :

In larger theatres the audience can feel separated from the action

Question 3

End on stage

Answer 3

Pros :
Sightlines are good
Large offstage area which allows complex sets, large casts and numerous scene changes
Work is easy to stage e.g blocking , lighting
It is easier for an actor to perform naturalistically and ‘block out ‘ the audience

Question 4

End on stage

Answer 4

Cons :
Can’t shut curtains
In large theatres audience can feel separated from action

Question 5

Traverse stage

Answer 5

Pros : audience can see each other’s reactions as they are on opposite sides of stage

Question 6

Traverse stage

Answer 6

Cons:
Lighting can be an issue
Actors should not keep back to same section for too long
To avoid obstructing sightlines items of set in central area need to be low level

Question 7

In the round

Answer 7

Pros : allows interaction and creates atmosphere

Question 8

In the round stage

Answer 8

Cons :
Lighting can be issue
Audience will always have back to one part of audience
Staging must be low level and must not obscure audiences vision

Question 9

Promenade stage

Answer 9

Pros:
Can work well when locations suit work presented
Interesting experience for audience

Question 10

Promenade stage

Answer 10

Cons :
Implications for sound and light
Moving between locations can break tension and lose time