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THRUST STAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1995-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thrust stage theater
1, record 1, English, thrust%20stage%20theater
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thrust stage 1, record 1, English, thrust%20stage
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A theater stage surrounded on three sides by the audience; a forestage that is extended into the auditorium to increase the stage area. 2, record 1, English, - thrust%20stage%20theater
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théâtre à avant-scène prolongée
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20%C3%A0%20avant%2Dsc%C3%A8ne%20prolong%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avant-scène en pointe de flèche 1, record 1, French, avant%2Dsc%C3%A8ne%20en%20pointe%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bulletin de l'Expo 1967. 1, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20%C3%A0%20avant%2Dsc%C3%A8ne%20prolong%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Roman theatre 1, record 2, English, Roman%20theatre
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thrust stage 1, record 2, English, thrust%20stage
- peninsular stage 1, record 2, English, peninsular%20stage
- three-sided stage 1, record 2, English, three%2Dsided%20stage
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More recent versions of this form are usually called "thrust" stages, though the terms "peninsular" or "three-sided" stage are sometimes used. 1, record 2, English, - Roman%20theatre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The emphasis has moved towards the back wall which now forms the boundary of the acting area. Extreme sight lines exclude any action behind the back wall. 1, record 2, English, - Roman%20theatre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Roman theater
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- théâtre romain
1, record 2, French, th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20romain
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Même disposition que le théâtre grec, mais l'estrade, se rapprochant du centre du cercle, prend place le long de son grand diamètre, amoindrissant l'orchestre; la circonférence, où sont disposés les spectateurs, devient un hémicycle. 1, record 2, French, - th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20romain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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