GAPOU PO Penza College of transport technologies. The ancient theater in Greece

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THE ANCIENT THEATER IN GREECE

Greek theater buildings were called a theatron ('seeing

THE ANCIENT THEATER IN GREECE Greek theater buildings were called a theatron
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.

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The centrepiece of the theater was the orchestra, or "dancing place", a

The centrepiece of the theater was the orchestra, or "dancing 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.

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Modern theater or theatre (also a playhouse) is a structure where theatrical

Modern theater or theatre (also a playhouse) is a structure where theatrical
works or plays are performed,
or other performances such as musical concerts may be given.

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Stage

Stalls

Dress circle

Upper Circle

Balconies

Boxes

Penza DRAMA THEATER MEETS all the standards of the

Stage Stalls Dress circle Upper Circle Balconies Boxes Penza DRAMA THEATER MEETS
THEATER and HAS ALL THE necessary STRUCTURES NECESSARY for the THEATER
Basic elements of a theater structure

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Stalls

Dress circle

Upper Circle

Stalls is: the lower flat area, usually below or

Stalls Dress circle Upper Circle Stalls is: the lower flat area, usually
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

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The most important of these areas is the acting space generally known

The most important of these areas is the acting space generally known as the stage. stage
as the stage.

stage