THTR 1001 Chapter : 4 Theatre Architecture DEFINED
Document Summary
Proscenium stage- a stage configuration in which the spectators watch the action through a rectangular opening (the proscenium arch) that resembles a picture frame. Thrust stage- a stage projecting into, and surrounded on three sides by, the audience. Arena stage- a stage completely surrounded by the audience. Theatron- the steeply raked seating area for the audience; also the auditorium; that surrounds the. Orchestra- the circular playing area surrounded by the theatron . Skene- the back of the orchestra, a wall with several doors and arches from which the actors made entrances and exits. Housed most of the storage, and todays green room dressing room areas. Periaktoi- tall, three sided forms that rotated on a central pivot. Machina- a basket or platform that was lowered to the orchestra level from the second story of the skene. Pinakes- painted scenery panels similar to modern flats, hung from the skene, may or may not have changed from play to play.
