Greek Theatre Structures

Greek Theater Description The theatre of the Greeks was built on the a hill which sloped so everyone could see in the back rows. Greek Theater consists of three different parts the Orchestra, the Scene, and the main theater called Koilon. The Orchestra was the circular area, placed in front of the stage. In the center of the Orchestra was situated the Thymeli, which in the early years was meant to be an alter and …

…t a Logeion. The flat roof was dedicated to the gods and it was called Theogion. The Koilon was the auditorium of the Greek theater. The Koilon was shaped lik a semi circle built around the Orchestra. It was divided in two Diazoma, the upper level and the lower level. The front seats were called Proedria and were reserved for the Officials and Priests. Indoor theaters were called Odeia. They were reserved for musical performances.