The Architecture of Drama: From Orchestra to Skene

Section role: supports Section 3 while the teacher formalizes student designs and introduces formal architectural terminology of Greek theatres. Slides: (1) Title — 'The Architecture of Drama: From Orchestra to Skene'; (2) Connecting Student Designs — bullets: comparing student-imagined layouts with actual historical ruins; (3) The Theatron — bullets: definition of viewing place, how tiered hillsides accommodated 15,000 spectators; (4) The Orchestra — bullets: circular dancing space, role of the Chorus and religious connection to Dionysus; (5) The Skene — bullets: backstage dressing room, facade serving as a backdrop; (6) The Parodos — bullets: side entryways for actors and Chorus; (7) The Chorus — bullets: voice of the community, interpreting themes for the audience; (8) Ancient Masks — bullets: exaggerated features, built-in megaphones, overcoming distance; (9) Theatre of Dionysus in Athens — image of the ruins showing scale and layout; (10) Closing slide — 'How do these ancient structural features compare to a modern stadium or theatre?' — hands control back to the teacher to connect with the upcoming mapping activity.