Evolution of Greek Theatre Technology from 6th Century BC to the Present

By misky
  • 500 BCE

    Theatre on Side of Hill

    Wood benches, rectangular
  • 400 BCE

    Pottery Decorations

    Greek Pottery Decorating Stage
  • Refurbishments
    300 BCE

    Refurbishments

    Stone seats to replace the wood, added walkways between sections of seating area. Theater now in a semi-circle shape.
  • 100

    Monumental Backstage

    Added by Romans
  • 200

    Speaker's platform, or "bema" added to stage

    Modifications by the Romans
  • Period: 600 to 1400

    Theatre through the Dark Ages

    There was not much of the traditional theatre as we knew it. Instead there were parades going through the streets (religious processions) and sometimes puppet shows.
  • Curtained Stage
    1486

    Curtained Stage

    Julius Pomponius Laetus Introduced the idea of curtained stages with multiple entrances.
  • Perspective Scenery
    1540

    Perspective Scenery

    Three-dimensional scenery introduced.
  • 1576

    Polygonal Design

    Stage of theatre having up to 20 sides instead of being rectangular.

  • Visual Effects

    Wooden stages allowed the use of trap doors, elevators, and slots to be introduced.
  • 20th Century Technological Innovations

    20th Century Technological Innovations

    Adaptable spaces, AV systems, Lighting systems, etc.
  • 21st Century Technological Innovations

    21st Century Technological Innovations

    Large speakers in theaters, large screen where films are displayed, etc.