How the seats are located in the theater diagram. We buy "convenient" tickets to the Bolshoi Theater

the nearest rows to the stage are the parterre. They are followed by an amphitheater, a little higher - a mezzanine (if they are provided for in the construction of this building). And then the balcony

The auditorium in the theater is traditionally divided into 4 parts: parterre, amphitheater, mezzanine and balcony.

Parterre this is the lowest part of the auditorium, located directly in front of the stage and the orchestra pit, if there is one in the theater.



Mezzanine called the lower tier of the balconies located above the amphitheater.

Seats located above the mezzanine are called balcony... Balconies are divided into tiers, 1st, 2nd tier, etc.

Also, many theaters have lodges... Benoir lodges or just benoir located on both sides of the parterre at stage level or slightly below. There are also mezzanine boxes, located above the benoir, and boxes of the 1st, 2nd and other tiers.

The topmost row and the farthest row in a theater, where prices are lowest, are often called galarka. The closest rows to the stage in the theater are the stalls. Following the parterre is the amphitheater, and above the amphitheater is the mezzanine.

The rows in the theater from the very first to the last are distributed among the four spaces of the theater. This is a parterre, an amphitheater, a mezzanine and a balcony.

On either side of the stage are the benoir, mezzanine and balcony boxes in tiers.

In theaters built in the 19th century, there are multi-tiered balconies.

Provincial theaters sometimes lack an amphitheater and / or a mezzanine. Accordingly, both the benoir and the mezzanine boxes.

Personally, I know very well where only parterre and balcony... I know from the cinemas, in my opinion there is nothing else except the parterre and the balcony.

Parterre are the front seats.

Mezzanine- these are, in my opinion, the rear seats, which are slightly raised by a high step and are thus separated from the parterre seats.

On the sides there are still small balconies, which were called the lodge. Now, on the Internet, I found out that the exact name benoir bed.

Balcony located behind and, as it were, above the mezzanine, on the second floor.

According to the generally accepted classification, the ranks in the theater are usually called as follows. The closest to the stage is the parterre. Next comes the amphitheater, even higher - the mezzanine, and of course, the balcony. The upper ranks are often called galarka.

The places closest to the stage directly opposite are not called parterre. The places of the amphitheater rise behind it. On the sides of the parterre, slightly towering above it, are the benoir boxes. The second floor opposite the stage is a balcony, the side seats of the second floor are called mezzanine boxes. Even higher - galrka, the cheapest places.

If earlier in front of the parterre, in which they did not sit, but stood, there were seating places in chairs (Onegin walks between the chairs along his legs), today all the places in the parterre are seated.

Then, for example, in the Mariinsky Theater, there are benoir boxes, then there are the mezzanine boxes, and only then there are tiers, there are three of them in the Mariinsky Theater, and in the Alexandrinsky Theater, for example, there are 4 tiers, this theater does not have a benoir.

In the middle of the tier there may be places called balconies, by the way, these are the best places to watch ballet performances. When I buy ballet tickets, first of all I look to see if there are any seats in the middle of the 2nd tier balcony. It is clearly visible and the prices are reasonable.

The upper tier was formerly called a gallery or a district committee. Today, tier 3 (of course, the middle of it is desirable) - these are the most affordable prices, as a rule, occupied by students. My school years passed exactly on the 3rd tier. But once I listened to Masquerade ball from the Tsar's box.

I often go to the theater, if tickets for a performance are inexpensive, then I buy them for the stalls - these are seats that go directly from the stage or orchestra pit to the opposite wall, the back rows of the stalls are called the amphitheater, they are separated by a passage. If it's a little expensive, then I buy it for the balcony. The balcony has several tiers: the lower tier is called the mezzanine, then there are balconies of the first and second tiers.

There are also separate places that are located directly above the stage on the left and right - the box.

The names of the places in the theater have migrated from street booth performances with a stage. The audience then stood just on the street, on the ground, hence the name parterre. From neighboring houses, from the balconies, the performance could also be watched, so they began to call the places in the indoor theaters that appeared later.

Just different balconies got their names - mezzanine, amphitheater, galarka.

• The names of the rows in the theater:

  Immediately behind the scenes, they go in order parterre, amphitheater, mezzanine and balcony... The approximate distribution of the rows is as follows:

  

  it layout of the large auditorium KTZ Palace on the Yauza, on which you can see not only the location, but also the names of all the rows.

Previous speakers have repeatedly said that the rows of seats from the orchestra seats to the opposite wall are called the parterre. Why are they called that? Precisely because not on the balcony, but on the ground - in French parterre, “on the ground”. If we take into account that the most distant cheap ones - the upper balcony rows, galarka - are called the district, and in English also the gods and paradise, including the French themselves - paradis, then the antithesis of heaven and earth becomes obvious in the structure of the theatrical universe.



In this photo of the Odessa Opera House, the parterre is clearly visible - in the very center of the photo.

Every cultured person will not hurt to know the name of the places in the theater, especially if he periodically attends theatrical performances. But not everyone can boast of such knowledge. Below we will analyze in detail all the places and how they differ from each other.

Hall layout

If you are one of the people who do not quite understand the names of places in the theater, then the layout of the hall will definitely help you to clarify some points.
There are not many types of seats in the hall, these include:

• Parterre ("on the ground"). These places are located near the center. After the appearance of theaters, there were mostly standing places in the stalls, but now they are gone, and any stalls are equipped with a large number of seating places.
• Balcony. The seats are located above the amphitheater at different levels. As before, these places are appreciated because they offer a good overview of the scene.
• Lodge. It is located, like the balcony, on the upper tiers, located opposite the stage. The view is also very good, but the ticket prices are higher.
• Gallery. Located on the balcony on the uppermost tier. It is not in the most convenient location, and ticket prices are usually lower.
• Benoir. Lodges, which are located at stage level, on the sides of the parterre. Previously, the audience sitting in the benoir remained invisible to the rest of the people in the theater.
• Mezzanine. Located above the benoir and amphitheater. These seats are considered the most convenient, but their prices are also very high, so not everyone can afford to buy a ticket there.
• Amphitheater. Located above the parterre on both sides. The seats are arranged in tiers, which makes them more convenient.

The seating scheme of the hall in the theater is presented below.

Choosing a seat in the theater

The layout of the theater hall will help in choosing a good place.

If you are planning to visit the theater and enjoy what is happening on the stage, then you should choose the place responsibly. In order to fully see the entire theatrical performance, and not to look at what is happening on the stage through the people sitting in front, and to get the maximum pleasure from visiting the theater, we recommend choosing a place on the balcony, mezzanine or in the middle rows of the stalls opposite the stage. The listed places will not only have an excellent view of the stage, but also good acoustics.

The layout of the hall is quite simple and it will not be difficult to remember it, but it may come in handy in the future.

AMPHITHEATER

AMPHITHEATER

(Greek amphitheatron, from amphi - around, and theatron - theater). 1) among the Romans, an oval or round, not covered with a roof building, with seating for spectators gradually rising around the walls; it was intended for the battle of animals and gladiators. 2) a part of the auditorium, arranged in a semicircle, with rows of seats rising one above the other.

Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language.- Chudinov A.N., 1910 .

AMPHITHEATER

Greek amphitheatron, from amphi, around, and theatron, theater. A building with gradually rising seats for spectators.

An explanation of 25,000 foreign words that have come into use in the Russian language, with the meaning of their roots. - Mikhelson A.D., 1865 .

AMPHITHEATER

seats in the audience or auditorium, located on gradually rising steps, ledges.

A complete dictionary of foreign words that have come into use in the Russian language. - Popov M., 1907 .

AMPHITHEATER

seats for spectators or listeners, arranged in gradually rising rows.

Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language - Pavlenkov F., 1907 .

Amphitheater

(gr. amphitheatron)

1) in the ancient Greek theater - seats for spectators, located in a semicircle on the slopes of the hills;

2) in ancient Roman architecture - an open round or elliptical structure for spectacles, in which the seats for spectators were arranged in ledges around the arena,

3) in modern theater, concert halls, circuses, etc. - seats in the auditorium, located behind the parterre.

New Dictionary of Foreign Words - by EdwART,, 2009 .

Amphitheater

amphitheater, m. [Greek. amphitheatron]. 1. In ancient Greek theater - seats for spectators, located in a semicircle. 2. In modern theaters - seats behind the stalls or above the boxes, located in a semicircle.

A large dictionary of foreign words. - Publishing house "IDDK", 2007 .

Amphitheater

a, m. (fr. amphithéâtre Greek amphitheatron amphi around, around, on both sides + theatron theater).
1. Towering rear rows above each other parterre or the entire parterre, rising from the first to the last row of ledges.
|| Wed balcony, mezzanine, benoir, gallery, box, parterre.
2. ist. The ancient Greeks and Romans: a construction for shows, in which seats for spectators were located around the arena, rising in ledges in a semicircle or in a circle.
|| Wed the circus .

Explanatory dictionary of foreign words L.P. Krysin.- M: Russian language, 1998 .

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Excellent - from where any performance will seem brilliant. We offer you to figure out which seats to choose when buying a ticket to the theater.

Contemporary acting often implies an unexpected arrangement of spectators and actors in space. However, most venues in the capital prefer the traditional hall layout, where it is easy enough to choose the right place by following simple rules.

The most important thing for any performance, be it a classical opera, a Chekhovian comedy or a plastic performance, is to make the viewer comfortable, he can see and hear everything. In each theater, the hall layout is divided into several zones. In the largest hall, their number can reach five. This includes the parterre, amphitheater, mezzanine, balcony and box.

Parterre

The lower floor of the auditorium is located closest to the stage. When choosing seats in the stalls, you should pay attention that seats in the first row will cost more, but it will not be better seen from them in all theaters. In most cases, viewers have to watch the entire action with their heads up. In addition, outside backstage noise is perfectly audible from the first row.

If you go to a classical production, for example, to a ballet, give preference to the so-called "director's" - the eighth row. From here you will see a great picture, enclosed in a frame, which is commonly called a scene portal. However, keep in mind that every theater has a “sound hole” that is located approximately between the fifth and tenth rows. Here the sound flies over the viewer.

Amphitheater

The area immediately behind the parterre is called the amphitheater, and usually rises above the parterre in small ledges. In fact, the first rows of the amphitheater can be considered the most comfortable. Here the viewer gets an excellent overview, audibility and the ability to simultaneously see the entire action.

Mezzanine and balcony

The mezzanine is located on a tier above the parterre and the amphitheater. Everything that is on the tiers above the mezzanine is called a balcony. An excellent view of the stage opens from the first rows, but it will no longer be possible to examine the scene in detail. However, these venues are ideal for listening to operas, operettas and musicals.

Lodge

Separate parts of the hall, which are located on tiers on the sides of the parterre, are called boxes. They represent an individual room for several people with a separate entrance. Traditionally, representatives of the high society were here, but not only to watch the performance, but also to show themselves. Until now, these places remain the most expensive and most inconvenient, since the stage is not fully visible, and for the most part, the performance has to be viewed half-turned.

Blackbox

In modern theaters, a new hall layout is more common - “blackbox” or a transforming hall. The director, based on his idea, can arrange the chairs as he pleases. Often the first row is on the same level with the actors and the viewer enters the space of the performance. In order not to lose sight of the visibility, take tickets in the center of the hall, for the good old "director's" row.

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Dear friends! You, of course, know that to be productive you need to know how to rest. A visit to the theater has long been considered one of the pleasant and cultural ways to relax. But behind the first doors, in the lobby, we find ourselves in a world full of secrets and mysteries. In the truest sense of the word. We are captured by a stream of unfamiliar and often incomprehensible words: foyer, administrator, stalls, mezzanine ... What to do? Where can I find an administrator? Where is it better to take a ticket: to the ground or the mezzanine? Where can I find the lobby? Let's try to figure it out.

Start over. What is theater?

Theatre(Greek Θέατρον - the main meaning is a place for spectacles, then - a spectacle, from θεάομαι - I look, I see) - a form of performing arts.

Theater is a synthesis of all arts; it includes music, architecture, painting, cinema, photography, etc. The main means of expressiveness is the actor, who through action, using various theatrical techniques and forms of existence, conveys to the viewer the essence of what is happening on the stage.

In this case, the actor does not have to be a living person. It can be a doll or some kind of human-controlled object. The theater is considered the most powerful means of influencing people, because, seeing what is happening on the stage, the viewer associates himself with a particular character. Through catharsis (purification through suffering) changes occur within him. The main employees of the theater: directors, actors, make-up artists, cloakroom attendants, lighting, usheters, choreographers, artists, stage workers. But about them a little later.

Opening the first entrance doors, we find ourselves in the lobby.

Lobby, - i, m. A large room that separates the entrance from the inner parts of the building, advantageous. public. In many theaters, it is in the lobby that the box office and the administrator's window are located.

V box office you can purchase a ticket for the current performance or for future theater performances. If the performance is canceled, it will be possible to return the ticket or find out when the canceled performance will be given. The administrator's window is also located there.

Administrator- a member of the theater team, responsible for the organizational side and the daily work of cashiers, usheters and other theater personnel, often also for providing free or discounted tickets for and during a specific performance; responsible for observing the rules and safety measures while spectators are in the theater. Passing through the second doors, you find yourself in the theater foyer.

Foyer, unsl., cf. A room in a theater (cinema, circus) for spectators to stay before the start of a performance, session, performance, as well as for the audience to relax during the intermission. From the lobby on the ground floor you can access the wardrobe.

Wardrobe- a room or a specially designated space in the entrance hall, where spectators can leave outer clothing, hats, umbrellas (etc.) for storage during the performance. If the theater building contains several floors, then the foyer will be present on each of them.

And now you enter the hall. Before you is a stage and rows of armchairs, which "diverge" from it in rows and tiers. How do you figure out where to go? On the one hand, the receptionists will always help you. On the other hand, here are our tips: the rows of chairs that are located closest to the stage are called the parterre, followed by the amphitheater, around them and slightly higher are the boxes and the mezzanine, above them there is a balcony in tiers.

Parterre(French parterre - on the ground) - the lower floor of the auditorium in a theater with seats for the audience in the space from the stage or from the orchestra to the opposite wall or to the amphitheater. The ancestor of the parterre was the bench for senators in the theaters of Ancient Rome. In the 17th century, after the appearance of the tiered theater building, the parterre also changed, taking on a more modern look. The stalls were intended for the lower class, so for a long time they did not have seating - the audience of the stalls had to watch the performance while standing. Seating in the stalls appeared at the beginning of the 17th century in private closed theaters in England. Then the seats were arranged as needed. Nowadays, the seats are most often arranged in rows that rise from the stage to the amphitheater and are parallel to the edge of the stage. The seats are separated by passages for exiting the parterre.

Amphitheater- these are seats for spectators behind the parterre, located in a towering semicircle.

Lodge- this is a separate, in the form of a small internal balcony, room in the auditorium, intended for several spectators. Lodges, as a rule, are located on the sides and behind the parterre, on tiers, as well as on the sides of the proscenium or adjacent to the orchestra pit (such lodges are called "benoir"). It is characterized by an insufficient view of the scene; sometimes used for lighting equipment.

Mezzanine- seats in the auditorium, as a rule, located in a semicircle or along a curved line, behind and above the stalls and amphitheater. Sometimes considered as a balcony of the first tier of the theater.

Balcony- these are seats for spectators located above the parterre, in various tiers of the auditorium. Note: often in English literature, the word "balcony" means a balcony of the first tier. You took your place and froze in anticipation of the performance ...

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It is not so easy to choose the best places for a concert, theatrical performance, musical or opera without knowing the hall in advance, since the halls can vary quite a lot. But some general rules can still be formulated. First, you need to imagine the layout of the hall. Several zones are distinguished in the hall, which are clearly separated from each other. The maximum number of zones in the largest theater is five: parterre, amphitheater, mezzanine, balcony and box.

The area of ​​the auditorium closest to the stage, usually below its level. It is generally considered that the tickets in the first row of the stalls are the most expensive and the nicest seats. But this is not always the case, since the most expensive are the seats in the box. And the position below the stage is not always convenient, especially if the parterre and the stage are separated by an orchestra pit. Moreover, if this is a concert of classical music, where there is no need to observe what is happening in detail. But solo performances and performances-monologues are more convenient to watch from the stalls and the closer, the better in order to become an accomplice of theatrical action.

The spectator area is behind the parterre, separated from it by a passage. It can be located just above the parterre and rise in ledges. Literally translated, the amphitheater is around the theater. Due to the fact that it is located at the stage level and higher, the viewer receives an excellent view and audibility, and, perhaps, it is universal in terms of convenience, especially in the first rows. Ballet and performances with a large number of characters are best viewed further from the stage in order to be able to see the whole action at the same time.

Literally translated from French - a beautiful floor. In architecture, the second floor after the basement, on which the grand, largest and most beautiful rooms were located. And this floor was, indeed, the best finished, was the most beautiful. The mezzanine in the theater is a tier above the parterre, usually above the amphitheater.

Tier above the mezzanine. As a rule, the seats on the balcony and mezzanine are located at a sufficient distance from the stage, therefore, they are more suitable for listening to operas, operettas and musicals (due to their elevation).

Separate parts of the hall, located on the sides of the parterre, behind it and on tiers (at the mezzanine level). Such an individual room for several people with a separate entrance. Some of them even have a small entrance hallway. Traditionally, the most expensive and most comfortable seats in the hall. They have the ability to both be invisible to the rest of the audience, and, on the contrary, to attract increased attention. They differ in tiers, the first, most prestigious tier, located at the level (or slightly higher) of the parterre, are called benoir boxes (after the name of this lower tier of boxes). The boxes above have no special name.

We are accustomed to referring to the statement of the classic, which says: "The theater begins with a coat rack", although many believe that the most important thing in the Melpomene temple is the auditorium. After all, the location of the seats plays a key role in whether a particular person will receive aesthetic pleasure from watching the performance, or he will never be able to see and hear anything. Therefore, in order to avoid incidents, spoiled mood and disappointment, before buying tickets, you must clearly determine where the best seats in the theater are. Of course, the most successful options will cost a lot of money, but a compromise solution can always be found. You just need to take into account a few factors that can simplify the task. We'll talk about this in more detail later.

The people are constantly demanding shows, emotions and celebration. At all times, it was the theater that gave him such an opportunity. After all, here you can enjoy the acting, admire the action that unfolds on the stage, mentally immerse yourself in a world where reality is intertwined with fiction. But it was not always as convenient on the place of the spectator as it is today. This was not given much importance, and the event itself was the main factor. Fans of street arenas of the Middle Ages could watch what was happening only standing in front of the stage (in the stalls) or from the height of their balcony.

The same names found application with the appearance of drama halls with roofs and walls, and others were added to them - the amphitheater, the mezzanine, the boxes. Comfort has become a priority, so for modern art connoisseurs, the question of which seats are the best in the theater remains the main issue when planning their next appearance. Let's try to understand this interesting question.

Useful Tips for Theater Fans: Choosing the Best Seats

If you are a beginner and are not familiar with the features and layout of auditoriums, without which it is impossible to establish the best seats in the theater, do not be discouraged - this obstacle is easily removable. First, keep in mind that all arenas in the world have a certain similarity. Russia is no exception, where the buildings were erected according to approximately the same plan, differing only in architectural styles that depended on the specifics of the troupe's work.

The first thing to look for when choosing a landing zone is its functionality. Second, what kind of performance do you prefer (musical, drama, ballet, opera, concert). And the third - your personal characteristics, the state of vision and hearing.

Simply put, the best seats in the theater can be secured by establishing the advantage of a separate visual zone for viewing a specific production, taking into account your own individuality. Based on this, we offer you some practical advice.

Emphasis on the location of the seating areas

There are people who, in principle, do not care where to sit, but if you are not one of them, try to remember the following: all landing zones are clearly separated, their number, if the theater is large, reaches five:

Each of them has its own advantages and specifics, which we will now consider, and then we will draw a conclusion about where the best places in the theater are.

Parterre is an area located directly in front of the stage, in sufficient proximity to it, but at a lower level. Many are convinced that the first rows are the most prestigious and have a very good location. But this is not entirely true, since, being below the stage, it is inconvenient to watch what is happening, especially when the orchestra pit is located in front. But if you want to feel like a partner in the performance, the stalls in this regard will be an ideal place.

The amphitheater (literally "around the theater") is an area located behind the parterre and separated from it by a passage. It can be raised slightly to reach stage level for excellent visibility and sound. Therefore, in terms of comfort, the amphitheater is universal. It is suitable both for connoisseurs of ballet and for supporters of large-scale performances in terms of the number of characters.

The mezzanine (translated as "beautiful floor") is the tier that is located above the amphitheater, well suited for fans of musicals, opera or operetta, since excellent audibility is guaranteed here. But in order to get a good look at the dramatic production, you will have to get binoculars.

Binoculars will also come in handy when buying tickets for the balcony, which occupies a position above the mezzanine.

The best seats in the theater are, without a doubt, the boxes, which are enclosed spaces, towering on either side of the stalls and designed for several people. A performance of any character will look wonderful here, only you will have to spend a lot on purchasing a ticket. Not to mention the Benoir box - the general (royal) box, located on a tier right in front of the stage with the best view and an increased level of security. Everything here is designed for important, honored guests.

There is also such a thing as a gallery, or rayok - this is the place farthest from the main action. It is located on the uppermost tier and is suitable for the public who does not pretend to be particularly comfortable and wants to save some money.

Determining the type of presentation

In addition to highlighting the advantages of each visual zone, figuring out which seats are the best in the theater will be much easier after the choice of the type of dramatic art has been made.

If you like opera, then you should not chase expensive tickets. Even if you are in the middle of the second or third tier, you will not miss anything. For ballet, the center is mainly important, otherwise the whole picture will not be perceived. So the middle of the balcony works well.

The front rows of the Philharmonic are very noisy, which can even affect your hearing. Therefore, take tickets for symphony concerts to places located further from the stage.

In the dramatic arena, do not strive for the first rows either. So, the middle of the parterre, the amphitheater in this case will be the best solution.

We take into account the peculiarities of our perception

If you do not want to leave the Melpomene temple without the expected impressions, then before choosing seats and buying tickets, think about your individual characteristics. If, for example, you have certain hearing problems, then the show will be perceived badly from the gallery. It will only get worse if, with farsightedness, you sit in the front row, and with myopia, sit on the balcony. Therefore, focus on what will be convenient and acceptable specifically for you.

Advice for those planning to visit the Mariinsky Theater

Interested in the Mariinsky Theater? You don't have to choose the best places in terms of audibility, the sound is good everywhere. But if you want to consider in detail the artists, then the benoir is exactly what you need. Indeed, in the stalls, sitting in the front rows, you will have to throw your head high, and in the far, located at a considerable distance, the effect of the presentation will not please. In terms of the combination of price and comfort, the best seats in the Mariinsky Theater, in addition to the Tsar's box, are on the first and second tiers in the center. True, additional optical means will not be superfluous.

Dreaming of a visit to the Bolshoi Theater? Then be prepared for high ticket prices and limited comfort. Even on higher tiers, problems may arise: you will have to watch the performance while standing, otherwise the events on the stage will not be visible. According to many, the best seats in the Bolshoi Theater, excluding the “biting9raquo; in price - this is the middle of the parterre. The review is excellent, and the heads of others do not interfere.