Greek Theatre Sets

Theatre of Halicarnassus

According to the Costumes of the Greeks and Romans there is evidence of a few set pieces that might have been used during Greek performances. Couches covered with skins or drapery, large arm chairs with foot stools, thrones, portable chairs without arms and legs commonly made from elephant's tusks. Greek theatres also had a skene, "a three dimensional structure which formed part of the stage or set" (ORO, skene). The skene would typically be decorated to match the plays theme that was being performed and could serve as the backdrop for the performance.

Gill, By N.s. "Greek Theater - The Physical Layout of the Ancient Greek Theater." Ancient / Classical History - Ancient Greece & Rome & Classics Research Guide. Web. 30 Oct. 2010. <http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/greektheater/ss/120109GreekTheater_6.htm>.

CWU Brooks Library - Login from Off Campus. Web. 30 Oct. 2010. <http://www.oxfordreference.com.ezp.lib.cwu.edu/views/SEARCH_RESULTS.html?y=0&q=skene&x=0&ssid=752974827&scope=global&time=0.00867944483871952>.

Hope, Thomas. Costumes of the Greeks and Romans. New York: Dover Publications, 1962. Print.