In later Hellenistic Greek theatres the proskenion (προσκήνιον) was a rather narrow raised stage where solo actors performed, while the Greek chorus and musicians remained in the "orchestra" in front and below it, … See more

In this early modern recreation of a Roman theatre, confusion seems to have been introduced to the use of the revived term in Italian. This … See more

• Traverse stage: The stage is surrounded on two sides by the audience.
• Thrust stage: The stage is surrounded on three sides (or 270°) by audience. Can be a modification of a … See more

The oldest surviving indoor theatre of the modern era, the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza (1585), is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the first example of a proscenium theatre. … See more

While the proscenium arch became an important feature of the traditional European theatre, often becoming very large and elaborate, the original proscaenium front … See more

A proscenium arch creates a "window" around the scenery and performers. The advantages are that it gives everyone in the audience a good … See more

• Scenography - The Theatre Design Website Diagram and images of proscenium stage See more