The term 'theatre-in-the-round' is used when the stage is square because the audience surrounds the stage, creating a circular layout.
The term 'theatre-in-the-round' is used even when the stage is square because the audience surrounds the stage on all sides, creating a circular layout in terms of audience seating.
This configuration originated from the semicircular Greek theaters combined with the square Elizabethan theaters, blending into a circular audience setup.
Modern arena theaters challenge actors and directors due to the visibility of all actions from all angles, making it suitable for intimate productions or dialogue-focused shows.
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