Studying: The Theater

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A close-up of a weathered stone archway, with "LII" on top of the arch.
An architectural cross-section of a traditional Elizabethan theater, with various labeled sections such as the “orchestra,” “upper stage,” “main stage,” and “trapdoor.” It shows the tiered seating structure, galleries, and the surrounding areas like the “yard or pit” and “tiring house,” offering insight into the design of the performance space.
A vintage illuminated sign for the “Adams Theatre,” mounted on the exterior of a building. The sign features bold, neon-lit lettering spelling “ADAMS THEATRE,” with a central stylized letter “A” surrounded by decorative detailing, reflecting an early 20th-century design aesthetic.
A historical photograph of three uniformed staff members. On the left, a young man is dressed as an usher in a tuxedo with a bow tie. In the middle, a man is shown as the floor manager, dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. On the right, the chief usher is depicted, also wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie. The three individuals stand in front of a decorative background, with a label under each staff member identifying their role.
A page showing illustrations of hand signals for quick seating, with labels for various units and instructions for their use, such as “Units One and Four” and “Units Two and Five.”
A detailed cross-sectional illustration of a large architectural structure, showing various levels and spaces such as the theater area, office building, fan booth, and roof garden, with labels pointing to specific features like elevators, balconies, and roads surrounding the building.
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