In theatre and performing arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance of productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the audience. As an architectural feature, the stage may consist of a platform or series of platforms. In some cases, these may be temporary or adjustable but in theaters and other buildings devoted to such productions, the stage is often a permanent feature.
Stage of the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco
Stage of the Polish Theatre in Bielsko-Biała
Stage of the Polish Theatre, Warsaw
A mentalist on a stage apron in a mind-reading performance, 1900
A theater, or playhouse, is a structure where theatrical works, performing arts, and musical concerts are presented. The theater building serves to define the performance and audience spaces. The facility usually is organized to provide support areas for performers, the technical crew and the audience members, as well as the stage where the performance takes place.
The interior of the Palais Garnier, an opera house, showing the stage and auditorium, the latter including the floor seats and the opera boxes above
An opera production of Ihitai 'Avei'a – Star Navigator at a 'block box' events centre in Auckland, New Zealand
Backstage area of the Vienna State Opera
Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown, Maryland, showing the stage, proscenium and seating
