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Sylvan theater

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History of sylvan theaters
Notable sylvan theaters
Europe North America
References

A sylvan theater—sometimes called a greenery theater ({{lang-fr|théâtre de verdure}}) (also spelt theatre, see spelling differences)—is a type of outdoor theater situated in a wooded (sylvan) setting. Often adorned with classical motifs (columns, statues), a sylvan theater may substitute a simple green lawn for built seating and can include elaborate arrangements of shrubs, flowers and other greenery. These alfresco stages may be features of grand formal gardens or parks, or of more intimate settings, and may be intended for either public or private use.

History of sylvan theaters

A notable early example of a sylvan theater was the Bosquet du Théâtre d’Eau ("Water Theater Grove") — one of the 14 celebrated bosquet ("groves") in the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles near Paris. The central feature of this bosquet, which was designed for King Louis XIV by Le Nôtre between 1671 and 1674, was the auditorium-like theater sided by three tiers of turf seating that faced a stage decorated with four fountains alternating with three radiating cascades. As part of the replantation of the gardens ordered by King Louis XVI during the winter of 1774-75, the Bosquet du Théâtre d’Eau was destroyed and replaced with an unadorned garden. (As of 2009, the Bosquet du Théâtre d’Eau is currently being rebuilt.)

Notable sylvan theaters

Europe

Bosquet du Théâtre d’Eau ("Water Theater Grove"), Versailles, France (1671–74)
The Sylvan Theater, Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland.
- Sir Walter Scott, during a stay at Killruddery, was inspired by the idea of the sylvan theatre, including it in his novel St. Ronan's Well (1824).
Heckentheater ("hedge theater"), Herrenhausen, Germany
Sylvan Theater, Schwetzingen Castle, Germany
Ruinentheater ("ruined theater"), Sanspareil Garden (near Bayreuth), Germany
Théâtre Silvain, Vallon de la Fausse-Monnaie, Marseille, France (1923)
Parc floral des Thermes, Aix-les-Bains, France

North America

The National Sylvan Theater, National Mall, Washington, DC, USA (1917)
Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA^[1]
Sylvan Theater, Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Sylvan Theater, Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Forest Theater, Carmel, California, USA
The Sinsheimer-Stanley Festival Glen at Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
The Garden Theater at Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, California, USA

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.washington.edu/admin/ada/sylvan.php |title=Sylvan Theater 13-M |work=Facilities Services |publisher=University of Washington |accessdate=2015-04-29 |quote=Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns is a natural outdoor theater with a gentle sloping lawn for seating and a raised lawn for a stage. None of this area is paved with the exception of the entry paths.}}

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