Title An Study on Composition of Backstage in Musical Theaters
Authors Yoo, Jae-Woo ; LimChe-Zinn
Page pp.45-53
ISSN 12269093
Keywords Musical Theater ; Backstage ; Spatial Composition ; Ancillary Space
Abstract The number of actors, orchestra and staffs of Muscial and the spatial composition of backstage of ten musical theaters in Korea are investigated. Ancillary spaces of backstage are categorized into four sections on the aspects of user and uses for the space. Average area and the ratio of each categorized spaces are researched. The largest area of backstage is the space, which is for preparing and for stage set. The unit area of dressing room per a person is changed from 2.4m2 to 6.4m2, and the unit area of dressing room is increased propotional to size of theater. Cross-sectional composition of backstage spaces are investigated also.