Thrust and promenade
Thrust
A When the audience surround the stage on three sides, and the other side connects to the backstage area. stage sticks out into the audience, who sit on three sides. Like End-on staging on only one side of the stage, but in an older style theatre with a decorative arch framing the whole stage (called proscenium arch). and When the audience sit on one side of the stage only, facing it in the same direction. staging, there is a back wall that can be used for hanging A section at the back of the stage that can be painted or projected onto. and large scenery. The process of placing performers in a specific space. is easier than When the audience are placed all around the outside of the performers' playing space. The stage area may be circular or square, with entrances and exits through the audience. and When the audience is placed on either side of the actors' playing space or stage, facing each other. This staging form is also called corridor. staging, as there is a back wall, so performers don’t have to worry about having their back to the audience.
Promenade
In a When the audience can move around and follow the action during a performance. performance, the audience move to follow the performers around the space. Performances are often Created to be performed in a specific location, eg a hotel or a car park. in interesting and unusual locations, even outdoors, rather than in purpose-built theatre spaces.
As the audience shares the space with the performers, performances can be unpredictable and as such, blocking can be particularly challenging. Audiences can tire when following performers, and there is an increased risk of slips, trips and falls. Theatre makers need to be aware of health and safety considerations when staging promenade performances, to prevent accidents.