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theatre of the Auditorium Building in Chicago

Roman theatre in France

setting for the Valenciennes mystery play

Ornate stage of Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, featuring classical architectural details, statues in niches, and a central archway opening onto a perspective street set.

interior of a Kabuki theater

Drury Lane Theatre

Drottningholm Theatre interior

Globe Theatre, London

Examine the Theatre of Dionysius's layout and how it affected productions of ancient Greek drama and democracy

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