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theatre

  • 901 BCE

    medieval theatre

    medieval theatre
    dramatized scenes, they were moved outdoors,
  • 100 BCE

    roman theatre

    roman theatre
    was built on level ground, roofing, has an awning,two types of curtains,background,has a backstage area
  • 400

    greek theatre

    greek theatre
    steep seating, circular playing area, seating on three sides
  • 1580

    1500-1650

    1500-1650
    moved indoors, it quickly spread through europe,they used stock sets
  • 1650-1900

    1650-1900
    began in italy in the mid 1500s, they were through england and europe,the scenery had become more elaborate,
  • twentieth century

    twentieth century
    as the products became more realistic, it was natural for the shape of the theatres to change. the ripple effect of the little theater movement was that companies funded more by inspiration, theatrical lighting, sound effects