Notes on Traverse Staging

Above, we can see a typical traverse stage which consists of the audience on both sides and the stage with the performers in the middle. This allows the audience to experience a sense of intimacy with the performers. It is excellent for confrontations since the audience is able to have a more realistic experience.

However, this type of staging can represent a lot of problems when it comes to lightning and voice projection. It is hard to set the stage evenly so that both sides of the audience can see the scene clearly.

This kind of traverse stage, or more popularly "catwalk," is often used in fashion shows nowadays.