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In the theatre of ancient Greece, the skene was the structure at the back of a stage. The word skene means 'tent' or 'hut', and it is thought that the original structure for these purposes was a tent or light building of wood and was a temporary structure. [ 1 ]
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An ekkyklêma or eccyclema (/ ˌ ɛ k s ɪ ˈ k l iː m ə /; Greek: εκκύκλημα; "roll-out machine") was a wheeled platform rolled out through a skênê in ancient Greek theatre. It was used to bring interior scenes out into the sight of the audience. [1] Some ancient sources suggest that it may have been revolved or turned. [2]
The theatre has the typical architecture of a theatre of the Hellenistic period, having the three basic elements: a koilon, an orchestra, and a skene (stage) with a diameter of about 25 meters. The koilon of the ancient theatre was formed by the slope of Frourio hill, which was shaped into terraces for the placement of the seats.
Photo of the theatre today: remains of the skene in the foreground, the semi-circular orchestra with the base of the thymele, and the two rows of edolia of the koilon.. The Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa (Greek: Β΄ Αρχαίο Θέατρο της Λάρισας) is an ancient Greek theatre in the city of Larissa in Thessaly, Greece.
The parodos is a large passageway affording access either to the stage (for actors/ singers) or to the orchestra (for the chorus) of the ancient Greek theater.The parodoi can be distinguished from the entrances to the stage from the skene, or stage building, as the two parodoi are long ramps [2] located on either side of the stage, between the skene and the theatron, or audience seating area.
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Behind the proscenium is the skene (theatre) which is where the behind the scenes productions occur. Opposed to other theaters, the Argos Theater skene is not the most luxurious. A tent was used for the space instead, and was assembled when needed. [4] The theater features a bisellium, a seated area designed to occupy honorary leaders.