Greek Theatre Terminology

a building or tent at the back of the acting area - often painted for scenery

Skene

a wall with projecting sides - could included doorways and exits

Paraskenia

the area which actors and chorus would enter the stage (orchestra)

Paradoi

a platform which is used to bring dead characters onto stage

Ekklema

mask which has exaggerated facial expressions

Prosopon

A Greek tunic, dyed in symbolic colours - worn by heroes and gods

Chiton

old people

Colour symbolism: WHITE

women

Colour symbolism: GOLD or YELLOW

nobility

Colour symbolism: PURPLE

soldiers

Colour symbolism: RED

politician

Colour symbolism: GREEN

entrance which chorus uses - usually with song and dance

Parados

the final moments which the chorus deliver the final song

Exodus