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
  • 300 BCE

    Refurbishments

    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.
  • 1486

    Curtained Stage

    Curtained Stage
    Julius Pomponius Laetus Introduced the idea of curtained stages with multiple entrances.
  • 1540

    Perspective Scenery

    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.