There are many practical implications for the actor performing on a traverse stage, such as the need for greater projection of voice (when the actor faces one audience, they turn their back to the other) and to make sure that every action is visible to both sides of the audience.
This means that audiences on either side get two perspectives and might experience very different shows.
[1] Furthermore, lighting the stage from one side only will cast a shadow over the actors' faces when viewed from the opposite side.
Other times, the ends of the stage are much larger than the traverse stage itself allowing for more space for actors, sets, and scenery.
Although not commonly used for the production of plays, this form of staging is especially popular for catwalks.