The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 10.0147 Thursday, 28 January 1999.
From: Drew Alan Mason <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Wednesday, 27 Jan 1999 06:38:32 +1000
Subject: 10.0084 Re: Literature, Music, Language, Theatre,
Comment: Re: SHK 10.0084 Re: Literature, Music, Language, Theatre,
Drama
I believe that the word "theatre" is derived from the Greek word
"theatron" meaning "a viewing place". In the Greek theatre structure,
the theatron is the area where the audience sat to view the plays.