Prior to this class I had never taken a formal theatre course. All of my prior theatre knowledge and experience came from being involved in theatre through either acting or being part of the crew. This class gave me a more formal understanding of theatre. It enhanced my theatre vocabulary and taught me about the history behind it. I also learned about different types of theatres both in the types of buildings and stages as well as in genre. I knew about the space, some general concepts as well as the personnel, but was able to more accurately define these and learn the specifics about them. One area that I feel I grew most in regards to how I interact with theatre is in my role as an audience member. Prior to the class I viewed performances