Theater (structure)

:For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation)

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:This article refers to live theatre venues, for information regarding cinemas see movie theater.

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A theater or theatre is a structure where theatrical works or plays are performed or other performances such as musical concerts may be given. While a theater is not required for performance (see Environmental theatre or Street theatre), a theater serves to define the acting and audience spaces and organize the theater space as well as provide facilities for the actors and the tech crew as well as for the audience.

Related Topics:
Plays - Environmental theatre - Street theatre - Actors

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There are as many types of theaters as there are types of theatre. Theaters may be built specifically for a certain types of theatre or they may serve for more general performance needs. Theaters may range from open-air amphitheatres to ornate, cathedral-like structures to simple undecorated rooms or black box theaters. Some theaters may have a fixed acting area (in most theaters this is known as the stage), while some theaters such as black box theaters, may not, allowing the director to contruct an acting area suitable to the performance.

Related Topics:
Amphitheatre - Cathedral - Black box theater - Stage - Director

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