Grand Theater – London, Ontario. Goldoni Theater - Venice.

Grand Theater – London, Ontario

Goldoni Theater - Venice

York Theater

Asymmetrical thrust stage

Thrust stage – Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis

Arena seating

Arena Theater - London

Degree of formality(Physical ) Size of spaceArrangement/Configuration of Space◦Traditional picture-frame or proscenium arch

◦Thrust◦Arena◦Flexible

◦Scene, paint, & costume shops◦Storage for lights, props, sound, costumes

◦Rehearsal, dressing, & green rooms

◦Restrooms, showers◦Business spaces (ticket office, concessions, management)

◦Rehearsal, dressing, & green rooms

◦Restrooms, showers◦Business spaces (ticket office, concessions, management)

Sight◦Static◦Dynamic

Sound◦Voice◦Music◦Sound effects

Actors Scenery Lighting Sound Costumes Properties

LineShape and space (mass)ColorTextureOrnamentation

Lighting can reveal, conceal, shape,

emphasize, or de-emphasize

What adjectives does the director want the audience to attach to what they see?

Adds the frills to what the audience sees

HarmonyVarietyBalanceProportionEmphasisRhythm

VocalMusicEffects