Treppenbühne

theatrical device
Also known as: Stepped stage

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invention by Jessner

  • Teatro Farnese
    In theatre: Production aspects of Expressionist theatre

    …earned his stage the name Treppenbühne (“stepped stage”). He utilized screens in the manner advocated by Craig, and his productions illustrated a plastic concept of stage setting, which allowed the action to flow freely with minimum hindrance. Some of Jessner’s productions relied heavily on steps and levels for this plasticity,…

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