The beginning
This was the century Greek theater began in.
What is the 5th century BCE
These were worn onstage to convey emotion
What are masks
The first known person to use theatrical makeup
Who is Thespis
The name of the place where Greek Theater was performed
What is a theatron
These may have been the cause of why Greek theater first began.
This was the maximum number of actors onstage
What is four
Aeschylus, who wrote Agamemnon, is often called the father of this
What is tragedy
rectangular area at the center part of the theatre, where the play, dance, religious rites, acting used to take place
What is the orchestra
Performances of this may have also lead to the creation of Greek theater.
What is epic poetry
The two main genres of plays at this time
What are tragedies and comedies
This man, who was the reason a third actor was added to the stage (there was originally only one), wrote only 100 plays, of which only 7 survived. He was known for his tragedies.
Who is Sophocles
A large rectangular building situated behind the orchestra, used as a backstage
What is a Skene
The god of theater and wine.
Who is Dionysus
This, the skene, and the audience were the three main parts of the theatron
What is the orchestra
His plays are the only examples of Old comedy. He often wrote plays that made fun of public figures.
Who is Aristophanes
raised platform in front of the skene
What is the proskenion
The first Greek plays were performed here
What is Athens
Theatrons were constructed on these
What are hills
This person's plays are the only surviving examples of new comedy. Many Roman playwrights copied his style.
Who is Menander
This word for a a play dealing with unhappy themes and endings literally translates to "goat song"
What is Tragedy