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scaena – a roofed house at the back of the stage.

scaenae frons – front wall of the scaena that could be up to three stories high and often featured a balcony as well as three doors on the ground level.

pulpitum – The actual stage.

versurae – Wings of the stage that each feature an entrance.

orchestra – The area where dignitaries sat and where musicians and dancers sometimes performed.

cavea – large auditorium, round in shape, where all the commoners sat when they attended the theater.

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