The proscenium theatre is the most common type of theatre in the Western world. It is characterized by a raised stage, a curtain that separates the stage from the audience, and a proscenium arch that frames the stage. Proscenium theatres can be large or small, and they can be used for a variety of purposes, including plays, musicals, operas, and concerts.
Thrust theatre
A thrust theatre is a type of theatre in which the stage projects out into the audience. This type of theatre creates a more intimate setting than a proscenium theatre, and it allows the audience to feel more connected to the actors. Thrust theatres are often used for plays and musicals that require a close connection between the actors and the audience.
Arena theatre
An arena theatre is a type of theatre in which the stage is surrounded by the audience on all sides. This type of theatre creates a very intimate setting, and it allows the audience to feel like they are part of the action. Arena theatres are often used for plays and musicals that require a high level of audience participation.
Black box theatre
A black box theatre is a type of theatre that is characterized by its flexibility. Black box theatres can be used for a variety of purposes, including plays, musicals, operas, concerts, and dance performances. Black box theatres are often used by small theatre companies and experimental theatre companies.
Amphitheatre
An amphitheatre is a type of theatre that is typically built outdoors. Amphitheatres are characterized by their large, open-air stages and their semicircular seating arrangements. Amphitheatres were originally used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles, but they are now also used for plays, musicals, concerts, and other events.