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Skene |
The house shaped building scene |
Greeks |
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Proskenion |
The area below and in front of the skene |
Greeks |
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Voms |
Short for vomitoria, audience seating entrances to the auditorium, also used by actors |
Romans |
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Amphitheatre |
Very large open air areas, used for entertainment (as opposed to plays) |
Romans |
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Spectacle |
Theatrical term used to describe (generally) giant thrilling stage events, special effects |
Romans |
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Mystery plays |
Cycles of short plays commissioned by guilds, telling stories from the bible |
Medieval era |
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Pageant |
A community celebration usually on a religious holiday, during which the mystery plays were performed. The wagons that the plays were performed on were named "paygyns" which is where the term comes from |
Medieval era |
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Groundling |
A person standing on the ground in front of the stage, cheapest possible admission |
Renaissance |
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Trap door |
A hinged door in a floor or ceiling that admits actors from heaven or the underworld |
Renaissance |
