*Technology:
.//~ (Special Effects) A wooden winch with a rope was used to lower a 'god' on his creaking throne'. He would appear through a trapdoor in the painted ceiling of the roof. Nowadays, you can use advanced computer technology or C.G.I effects to make it appear like the person is flying etc. You can also use transparent strings to move the actor/ actress around wherever and however you want them to.
.//~ Before stages were lighted by candles, as there was no electricity and lights, lamps, torches etc were not invented yet. Today we have all sorts and every kind of lighting and stage equipment you can think. Even going as far as to being able to chose where you would like the light to go off, and where you want it to be dark without any light on a particular part of the stage, if you are trying to grab attention on one side of the stage and not the other, through of e.g. Strome lights, Spot lights etc.
.//~ (Special Effects) "A swordsman might thrust his weapon into a hidden pig's or any other animal's guts to use for blood. Today, the most well known film directors, show performers etc have the choice of using fake materials such as Tomato Ketchup, Food Colouring, and many other artificial substances, as well as countless C.G.I effects & graphics to create the illusion of Blood.
*Development/ History
.//~ 'Theatre' comes from the Greek word 'Seeing Place'
.//~ In each town, there was a competition between groups of workers in crafts guilds to present the best play. The plays often fitted their trade e.g The Baker's guild acted out 'The Last Supper' etc. The theme most commonly would be either Tragedy or Comedy as dramas of the time were mainly around these ideas.
