Black box theatres are small, easily reconfigurable theatre spaces. They are usually painted entirely black, thus the name. However, any theater space with flexible seating can be called a black box theatre. Black boxes are often converted from other spaces (stores, cafes, etc). They usually do not have elaborate lighting, sound, or fly systems. Black boxes are often used by small, low-budget theatre companies which do not have the money to run a large space. Many larger companies will have a larger proscenium space in which they do shows they expect to sell well or family fare and a smaller black box space in which they do more experimental pieces.
The flbox theater is a relatively recent innovation, consisting of a simple, somewhat unadorned performance space, usually a large square room with fl walls and a flat floor.
Newer flboxes typically feature catwalks or tension grids, the latter providing the flexibility of the pipe grid with the accessibility of a catwalk.
Blackbox theaters became popular and widespread particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, during which low-cost experimental theater was being actively practiced as never before.
Theatre students interpret the nature of human existence in special presentations for courses and symposia, as well as in the theatre departments own season of full-length plays, one-acts, dance concerts, and student projects.
Theatre majors are required to study all aspects of the theatre through coursework in classic and contemporary dramatic literature; acting; directing; theatre design, where offerings include courses in costuming, scene design, lighting, and makeup; and dance, with offerings including stage movement, contemporary dance, and ballet.
Students minoring in theatre with dance emphasis are encouraged to develop theatre and dance skills in conjunction with a study of aesthetics, history, and criticism.
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