Not all stages are created equal. Theater structures vary widely depending on their historical context, cultural influences, and intended purpose. Each type of theater structure offers unique ...

In his 1997 book “Architects of the Web,” Rhapsody founder Rob Reid calls this phenomenon “shooting the proscenium arch,” referring to the “proscenium” that frames a traditional stage.

The theater was filled with intricate plaster work flourishes throughout, the ceiling twinkled with lights meant to look like stars, and a special projector would simulate moving clouds.

Replica of a 19th-century medallion. It takes three years for apprentices to learn basic plaster work and another 10 to master intricate decorative items like crown moldings and medallions.

Crews continue to work on Teatro Carmen to bring the historical landmark back to its former glory. After completing the front of the building for phase one, crews move inside to focus on phase 2 ...

The first proscenium arch is generally agreed to be the one in Parma, Italy, in the Teatro Farnese, built in 1618. What is quite spectacular about the Teatro is that the space on the stage side of ...

Marion's historic Palace Theatre is celebrating its 92nd anniversary. This atmospheric theatre was constructed in the 1920s at a cost of $500,000.

The arch project was one item on her long to-do list for restoring the historic theater to its former glory, and make it functional for theatrical and musical performances once again.

It had been hidden in plain sight inside the plaster crown at the centre of the proscenium arch at the front of the stage.

ARCH’S WORK All of the restoration and preservation work that ARCH does with historic properties in the Fort Wayne community starts with the stories each home and building hold.

While standing on scaffolding 40 feet above the stage, he stuck his hand in a gap behind a decorative plaster crown adorning the proscenium arch and found a sealed bottle with a message inside.