Stages, Directions, and Stages, Directions, and DrapesDrapes

StageThe area where the players perform; usually a

raised platform

Basic Parts of the StageBasic Parts of the Stage

Raked StageRaked Stage

Acting Areas (9 Parts)Acting Areas (9 Parts)

Acting Areas(15 Parts)Acting Areas(15 Parts)

Dividing the Arena Dividing the Arena StageStage

Why do we do all Why do we do all of this?of this?

How do you identify the acting How do you identify the acting areas on a thrust stage?areas on a thrust stage?