History
Dionysus
Theatre was created to honor what Greek God?
Masks
What was the main headpiece for actors in the Greek Theatre?
Women
Who were not allowed to act?
Antigone
What was a very good play that we have talked about and read through a little?
Thespis
Who was the first actor in Greece?
a small number of actors and a chorus conduct a tragedy, comedy, or satyr
What is Greek Theatre known for?
Costumes
What do actors wear to signify different characters?
An Amphitheatre
What was theatre preformed in?
Sophocles
Who was a very Famous Playwright?
A Theatron
What was a Greek Theatre called?
Over 300 years!
How long did Theatre in Greece flourish?
A Machine or Crane but spelled very oddly like it was greek or something.
What was used to lift actors into the air?
Athens
Where did Greek Theatre begin?
Oedipus Rex
What is a play written by Sophocles whose name is sorta close to Tyrannosaurus Rex?
Everyone, including Prisoners
Who could visit greek plays?
Stages, Costumes, and make-up
What did Greek Theatre provide for us now?
Many Characters
What did masks represent, or How many characters could one actor play with the help of masks?
Music and Dancing
What was used in some of the choreography?
100+
How many plays did Sophocles write?
Sound Effects
Things like thunder, horses, and the sound of battle are examples of?
The story of your life and/or the lives of others
What was theatre a way to show?
Crown, red rug, lyre, walking stick, spears, and helmets
Props that could be used in greek theatre?
Helps us see different perspectives that we don't really know about
Why is Theatre important?
The Frogs, The Wasps, and the Birds
What were three plays written by Aristophanes that whose names were based on animals?
Seeing place
What does theatre mean?