Types of Stages & Blocking

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Across
  1. 3. Stage type with the audience on one side, like a picture frame.
  2. 5. Flexible performance space, usually painted black.
  3. 6. Planned movement of actors on stage.
  4. 10. Facing slightly toward the audience while speaking to another character.
  5. 12. Stage surrounded by the audience on all sides.
  6. 13. Strongest stage position, fully facing the audience.
  7. 16. Audience follows the action from place to place.
  8. 17. Completely turned away from the audience.
  9. 18. Stage that extends into the audience with seating on three sides.
Down
  1. 1. Staging principle that creates tension by contrast.
  2. 2. Using high and low positions on stage to add interest.
  3. 3. Actors face each other directly, audience sees their side.
  4. 4. A frozen stage picture that tells a story.
  5. 7. Theatre performed outdoors in public spaces.
  6. 8. Performance staged to fit a specific location.
  7. 9. Directing audience attention through movement or placement.
  8. 11. Stage with audience facing each other, action in the middle.
  9. 13. Imaginary barrier between actors and audience.
  10. 14. Partially turned to audience, either front or back.
  11. 15. Different stage depths that create visual interest.