How much have theatre spaces changed over time? Tour the ancient Roman theatre at Aspendos, Turkey (http://www.whitman.edu/theatre/theatretour/aspendos/aspendos.htm), then compare it to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England (http://www.ualberta.ca/~sreimer/shakespr/glob-qt.htm). What similarities and differences do you notice?

The set helps create the world of a play. Look at Mark Reaney's set design portfolio (http://www.ukans.edu/~mreaney/reaney/); notice how the designs move from sketches or computer renderings to full glory on the stage.