Dna task 1 homework

DNA Task 1
                                                                Proscenium stage

This a Proscenium stage. This stage is at the front, the chairs for the audience are placed so each one is facing one side of the stage directly but can see the whole stage from either left or the right. The seats are almost placed in a semi circle formation. Furthermore the seats are placed at different levels so the audience can see the actors without being blocked. The the further away the seat is the higher level it is. Greek theatres use this type of stage.

In the round stage.

This is a in-the-round-stage it is normally used for performances that may need audience contribution/ involvement. This is because it creates an intimate atmosphere for  the audience. The in-the-round stage is positioned or built at the centre of the audience with four or three entrances from which the actors enters.

comparison

One difference between the in-the-round stage and the Proscenium stage is, the lighting and scenery. for a performance on a in-the-round stage it can not have a backdrop/scenery, although it can have props, also it can not have curtains from either side as that is were the audience is seated. On the other hand the proscenium stage can because it would not be blocking the audiences sightline. Also lighting is more difficult for a in-the-round.

Furthermore because on an in-the-round stage exits and entrances are made from either side through the audience there can not be surprise entrances. Finally with a in the round stage, actors must not turn their backs to the audience for long periods of time a so they can be seen and heard properly. Therefore it is very difficult.

one thing both stages have in common is there seating arrangement have different levels going from low to high. On the contrary a transverse stage has all the audience seats at the same height blocking the audiences view.