GAPOU PO Penza College of transport technologies

2019
THEATRE

theatron ('seeing place'). The theaters were large, open-air structures constructed

on the slopes of hills. They consisted of three principal elements: the orchestra, the scène, and the audience.

place", a large circular or rectangular area. The orchestra was

the site the choral performances, the religious rites, and, possibly, the acting.
Behind the orchestra was a large rectangular building called the skene (meaning "tent" or "hut"). It was used as a "backstage" area where actors could change their costumes and masks, but also served to represent the location of the plays, which were usually set in front of a palace or house.
Typically, there were two or three doors in the skene that led out onto orchestra, and from which actors could enter and exit.

structure where theatrical works or plays are performed,
or other

performances such as musical concerts may be given.

of the THEATER and HAS ALL THE necessary STRUCTURES NECESSARY

for the THEATER


Basic elements of a theater structure

below or at the same level as the stage

the seats

can be very high and a long distance from the stage.

The first level

Balconies or galleries:

Boxes: typically placed immediately to the front, side and above the level of the stage. They are often separate rooms with an open viewing area which typically has seats for five people

Boxes

generally known as the stage.
stage