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Where was the first theater?

Theater, as we know, has gone through a long history of development. The very idea of drama originated in religion. Among the Chinese, the first performances looked like dances in their temples. Later, special platforms began to be used. These were simple scenes with no curtain, no lighting, and only had a roof decorated like a temple roof. The Japanese also had a theater in ancient times. One type of performance was called "No" and a form of "kabuki" theater was popular. They also took place on platforms with a roof in the form of a temple.

In ancient India, dramatic performances were given on specially constructed raised platforms with fabrics in the background. The ancient Greeks did an incredible amount for the development of the theater. Spectators sat on the slopes of the hill. The action of the play took place on a grassy circle. There was a special building, which was called "skene", it was used for the exit of actors, for changing clothes and for placing scenery.

In the Middle Ages, the Christian church condemned all forms of theater, but later religious performances became an important part of the life of the church. Priests in the Middle Ages staged scenes from the Bible as part of church services. During the reign of Elizabeth I, the theater in England took a step forward.

In 1576, the actor James Burbidge built the first building specifically for performances. It was called simply "theater". Other theaters were soon built, among them the Globe, where many of Shakespeare's plays, the Red Bull and the Black Monks were staged. Spectators stood in a pit in front of or around the stage, or sat in booths around or above the stage. Our modern theater has its roots in these early English theatres.

Author: Likum A.

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