a person who writes a play
playwright
the civilization where theater first became organized
ancient Greece
the process of looking at, thinking about, and responding to artwork
art criticism
the art of telling stories through live performance
theater
a humorous play meant to entertain and make people laugh
comedy
what you personally think or feel
opinion
a group of actors working together as a team
ensemble
a large outdoor theater built into a hillside
amphitheater
not realistic; simplified or symbolic
stylized
a special activity done to mark an important event or belief
ritual
a face covering used by actors to show emotion or character
mask
from a very long time ago, before modern history
ancient
a group of performers who speak or sing together in a play
chorus
a serious play that often ends sadly and teaches a lesson
tragedy
the size relationship between parts of an artwork
proportion