Theatre Festival
The god of wine and fertility was where the beginnings of Greek theatre paid its homage.
What is Dionysus?
These were the songs the basis of the Greek Chorus.
What are the Dithyrambs?
The Father of Tragedy, considered the greatest tragic poet of all time. Introduced the second actor.
Who is Aeschylus?
A small building near the stage used by actors for dressing and relaxing
What is a skene?
Ms. Wasman's home state.
What is Oregon?
songs of praise to honor the god Dionysus
What are Dithyrambs?
The first playwright to win the playwriting contest.
Who is Thespis?
His work is considered the essence of Greek drama. He introduced the third actor to the stage.
Who is Sophocles?
The area where the actors would enter and exit.
What is the parados?
The first thing that you are supposed to do when you enter your theatre class everyday.
What is completing your journal?
The place where the biggest Greek Theatre Festivals were held each year.
What is the City of Dionysia?
He introduced a leader for the chorus, which created the first actor.
Who is Thespis?
Wrote the play Medea.
Who is Euripides?
Three flats that form a triangle and are mounted on a revolving platform.
What is the periaktos?
Ms. Wasman's favorite musical.
What is Newsies?
This time period brought human civilization the greatest tragedies of all time.
What is the Golden Age of Greece?
Another way of saying actor or a member of the theatre.
What is "thespian"?
Wrote Antigone, Oedipus Rex, and Electra.
Who is Sophocles?
The amount of people that outdoor amphitheatres could hold.
What is 20,000?
The last day to turn in any late/missing work for the semester.
What is the end of the day on Friday?
This was the group in Greece that would ensure that all people would be able to attend the festival by paying the entrance fee for those who were unable to afford it.
What is the Ancient Greek government?
The group of people who spoke in unison and represented everyday citizens.
What is the Greek Chorus?
His plays emphasized psychological motivations and social consciousness.
Who is Euripides?
A giant crane use to “fly” actors into the playing area which translates to the “god in the machine”.
What is the "Deus ex machina"
The place where Ms. Wasman went to college.
What is Belmont University?