thrust stage

American  

noun

1. a stage that extends beyond the proscenium arch and is usually surrounded on three sides by seats.

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Example Sentences

The thrust stage, representing Amahl’s humble house, is a simple wooden platform, open to a radiantly starry sky; a lively shepherds’ chorus swirls around it, and the Kings enter down the aisles through the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Despite that, its long thrust stage was much beloved, at least by actors, bringing them uncommonly close to audiences.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2022

But other moments feel hurt by poor pacing and some awkward staging whenever the full cast is squeezed onto Taproot’s thrust stage.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022

Pask adapted his ideas to fit the peculiar space - a subterranean Broadway theater that uses a thrust stage.

From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2022

Opening this week, the divisive show will be performed on a thrust stage — resulting in an immediate, exposed experience for both viewers and cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2022