I chose to look more in depth at chapter 11, Theatrical Space and Production Design. I never really thought about the different areas in which a play could be performed and realizing that there were many different spaces and stages in which a play could be put on I was very intrigued. It was also interesting to read about how much work goes into production design. By reading this chapter I became very well informed about not only the different stages and performance areas in existence but how much time and effort went into all of the production design, which in turn helped me to choose which stage area would be best for a production of Noah and His Son.
This chapter starts off by discussing The Influence of Theatrical Space, we learn that there are thee basic characteristics of all theatrical space, that influence not only the audiences response but also the way that the production elements are used. These …show more content…
These spaces are intended to serve the audience and include lobbies, restrooms, corridors, exits and refreshment stands. Some of these spaces such as the box office are for the theatrical personnel. Although not much is done to shape the audience and its space the director must take in to account the size of the auditorium as well as its shape, sightlines, acoustical properties and the physical relationship between the audience and performers. The production design allows for the directors, actors and designers to select and shape aural and visual signs in order to stimulate a set of desired audience responses. There are many different elements and principles of theatre that are the basic building blocks in which scene, costume and lighting designers create various images or patterns. The collaboration and the designers process is the need for collaboration between individually conceived parts to create a whole capable of eliciting desired responses and
This chapter starts off by discussing The Influence of Theatrical Space, we learn that there are thee basic characteristics of all theatrical space, that influence not only the audiences response but also the way that the production elements are used. These …show more content…
These spaces are intended to serve the audience and include lobbies, restrooms, corridors, exits and refreshment stands. Some of these spaces such as the box office are for the theatrical personnel. Although not much is done to shape the audience and its space the director must take in to account the size of the auditorium as well as its shape, sightlines, acoustical properties and the physical relationship between the audience and performers. The production design allows for the directors, actors and designers to select and shape aural and visual signs in order to stimulate a set of desired audience responses. There are many different elements and principles of theatre that are the basic building blocks in which scene, costume and lighting designers create various images or patterns. The collaboration and the designers process is the need for collaboration between individually conceived parts to create a whole capable of eliciting desired responses and