proscenium, in theatre, the frame or arch separating the stage from the auditorium, through which the action of a play is viewed. In the ancient Greek theatre, the proscenium (Greek: proskēnion) originally referred to a row of colonnades, supporting a raised acting platform (logeion), and afterward to the

A proscenium (Ancient Greek: προσκήνιον, proskḗnion) is the virtual vertical plane of space in a theatre, usually surrounded on the top and sides by a physical proscenium arch (whether or not truly "arched") and on the bottom by the stage floor itself, which serves as the frame into which the audience observes from a more or less ...

Students will be able to diagram and identify the parts of a proscenium stage and the areas of a stage.

Jun 12, 2020 · This diagram shows the basic configuration for a Proscenium Arch Theater. The Audience faces the stage. “Wings” sit by the left and right sides of the stages, used to store scenery, effects and act as waiting areas for actors.

Nov 21, 2023 · Proscenium Stage Diagram This proscenium stage diagram shows the relationship between the performance stage and the audience. Proscenium stage theatres seat audiences on one side...

Jan 14, 2025 · The diagram of a proscenium stage is a blueprint of a theatrical performance space, showcasing its architectural features and technical components. It depicts the stage, which is typically elevated and framed by a proscenium arch, the apron, which extends beyond the arch into the audience, the orchestra pit, where musicians perform, and the fly ...

This diagram shows the basic configuration for a Proscenium Arch Theatre. The Audience faces the stage. “Wings” sit by the left and right sides of the stages, used to store scenery, effects and act as waiting areas for actors.

Feb 21, 2024 · The proscenium stage: The proscenium stage is distinguished by a frame or arch that separates the stage from the rest of the auditorium. It is typically fairly deep and often includes a...

Directions: As you watch the PPT label the 9 acting areas of a proscenium stage, as well as upstage, downstage, onstage and offstage on this worksheet. Submit the worksheet via Canvas when complete.

The proscenium stage is a type of traditional theatre architecture defined by a large semicircular structure called the proscenium arch. This type of stage design separates spectators from performers and provides an unobstructed view, making it ideal for plays, musicals and other theatrical performances.