Greek Architecture

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in the center of the theater. unlike many
modern stages, which are raised above the seatsthe orchestra was located below
the seats. There were sometimes, but not usually, seats located behind the
orchestra.

The theatron was the audiences seating. THe theatron was raised above the
orchestra,which extended in circles. These circles were devided by walkways
which extended outward from the orchestra. The shape of the theater allowed the
actor's voices to carry without the use of modern day equiptment. The theaters
were usually cut out of hillside, meaning that theywere usually one big piece
of rock. most theaters could hold about 20000 people!

The skene was the backdrop of the stage. It had a picture of the front of a
house painted on it. Because of this, all Greek plays took place in front of a
house. The skene had windows, doorways, and arches, which allowed many entrances
into the orchestra. The rooms located behind the skene were storage rooms for
props and dressing ...

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