A Guide to Studying the Relationship Between Engineering and Theatre

by Debra Bruch


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The Experience of Theatre

How Theatre Happens

Directing Theatre

The Relationship Between Engineering and Audience

-- Introduction

-- The Space

-- Technical Conditions

-- Climate Conditions

-- Safety

-- Theatrical Conventions

-- Performance Conventions

-- Style Conventions

-- Creativity

The Space

The theatre architectural structure, if any.

Leads to technical possibilities and limitations.

This includes the area outside the house and performance space, if any, like the lobby.

The physical space of the performance.

Are the stage and house enclosed?

What are the dimensions of the acting area?

What is the shape of the performance area?

What is the shape of the house?

The physical size and position of the audience.

Is the audience seated or standing?

Is the audience moving?

In what direction does the audience focus?

What is the distance between audience and performance area?

Does the audience enter the performance area?


© Debra Bruch 2005