College Theater Stages: What's the norm?

As a theater enthusiast, I was wondering what type of stages do most college theaters have? Are they proscenium, thrust, or something different?

Most colleges and universities have a variety of theater stage types to accommodate different performance styles, but the most common one is the proscenium stage. This is the traditional stage setup that people often picture when they think about a theater: a rectangular stage that is viewed from one side, with an arch framing the stage.

However, many universities also have thrust stages, which extend into the audience on three sides, offering a more intimate connection between actors and audience. This can provide a dynamic performance experience, as the audience is closer and action can take place on three sides of the stage.

In addition to these, universities might also have an arena (or in the round) stage, where the audience surrounds the entire stage, or a Black Box theater, which is a highly adaptable and flexible space that can be configured in different ways to suit the needs of a particular production.

Keep in mind that the type and size of the theater can impact the type of productions a college can put on, and could also reflect the emphasis of the college's theater program. A school with a large, state-of-the-art proscenium theater might do more traditional, large-scale productions, while a school with a thrust stage or a flexible Black Box theater might experiment with more innovative and intimate performances.