1 ORCHESTRA
This space, the lower stage where the
chorus stood, was smaller in Roman
theaters than in Greek ones and
evolved from being circular to semi-
circular. Here, a slight tapering at the
sides gives it a horseshoe shape.
2 PROSKENION
In Roman theaters this location
was the higher stage where
artists performed. Below it lay the
hyposcenium, where the mechanisms
and rigging needed for the
performances were kept.
3 SKENÉ
The monumental structure behind the
proscenium was called a skené in Greek
and scaenae frons in Latin. The skené
at Jerash was built in pink and white
limestone and decorated with painted
Corinthian columns. ILLU
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