The Elements and Forms of Theaters

Theater, Comes from the Greek word theatron, which means

• The seeing place

• The watching place

• The optical place

• The eyes place

This is the most familiar type of theater stage, where the audience is seated in front.

• The Thrust Stage

• The Arena Stage

• The Proscenium Stage

Also known as the open stage, this is a type of theater stage where the audience surrounds the stage on all four sides.

• The Arena Stage

• The Proscenium Stage

• The Thrust Stage

This is a type of theater stage where the audience surrounds the stage on three sides

(front and sides).

• The Proscenium Stage

• The Thrust Stage

• The Arena Stage

is a play in which the main character searches for the meaning of life,
often leading to his downfall or demise.

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Farce

• Slapstick

is a type of Greek play in which life is represented in light and sometimes ironic episodes. It is often performed to amuse and entertain the audience.

• Comedy

• Tradey

• Farce

• Slapstick

These are the visual elements seen on stage.

This refers to the set pieces, props, lighting,

costume, special effects, etc.

• Lexis

• Dianoia

• Opsis

• Melos

This is the language that helps the audience understand the character.

• Lexis

• Dianoia

• Opsis

• Melos

These personalities are representations of archetypes

with which the audience can relate with.

• Melos

• Ethos

• Lexis

• Opsis

This is also the general idea found behind the plot such as justice, humanity, sacrifice, love, etc.

• Melos

• Opsis

• Ethos

• Dianoia