théâtre romain

OBS: Même disposition que le théâtre grec, mais l'estrade, se rapprochant du centre du cercle, prend place le long de son grand diamètre, amoindrissant l'orchestre; la circonférence, où sont disposés les spectateurs, devient un hémicycle.

CONT: More recent versions of this form are usually called ""thrust"" stages, though the terms ""peninsular"" or ""three-sided"" stage are sometimes used.
OBS: The emphasis has moved towards the back wall which now forms the boundary of the acting area. Extreme sight lines exclude any action behind the back wall.