Theater+Tech+Projects

Theatron is where the audience is seated Orchestra was the name of the stage The backstage area was called the skene (possible dressing rooms). It was also used to store props and equipment. Places usually on hillsides.
 * Greek Theater: **

These theaters were places on level ground. Versions on simple roofs or awnings began to appear (like todays balconies) Was also used for gladiator fights and circuses as well as lion feeding.
 * Roman Theater: **

Many playes were performed in churches..... But when plays became to big they were performed outside When outside the plays were performed on platforms near the churhc and the audience stood around it. Sometimes the platforms were on tops of wagons that traveled to different places.
 * Medieval Theater: **

Finally! We're INSIDE! :) Raked Stage (higher upstage, lower downstage)  Raked stages enchanced visual effects of the scenery.
 * Renaissance Theater: **

Four to six feet off the ground Surrounded by a pit that was used as the veiwing area for lower-class audiences. Used smaller scenery.
 * Elizabethan Theater: **

scenery became more of a part of the stage. Instead of using a more uniform stage, each scene was created to fit the action. Multi-colored and creatively designed boxes on the sides of the auditorium were known as the best seats. The gallery was the area behind the pit and it extended to the back of the theater. The pit was for the audience members who couldn't pay for or weren't allowed a nicer seat.
 * Restoration Theater: **

Stages became environments instead of settings. Theaters were built with the ability to function with the play.
 * Modern Theater: **