The two main types of Greek drama.
What is comedy and tragedy?
The first actor.
Who is Thespis?
This was built into the side of a mountain with tiered seating where the spectators sat.
What is the theatron?
What is a play competition?
Who is Aristotle?
A circular and level space where the chorus would dance, sing, and interact with the actors.
What is the orchestra?
This is one reason actors wore masks.
What is (any of the following): -Visibility -characterization - Sound assistance - Lack of actors
The paths by which the chorus and some actors made their entrances and exits. The audience could also use these to enter and exit the theater before and after the performance.
What is the parados?
The purpose for the chorus.
What is (multiple answers) -Gave background info -Commented on the action -Interacted with the characters -Described offstage action -Ideal spectator -Provide spectacle
He originated the prologue and also wrote Medea.
This was directly in back of the stage, and was usually decorated as a palace, temple, or other building, depending on the needs of the play.
What is the skene.
This was not allowed to be shown on the Greek stage
What is death/violence?
He is the only comedic playwright whose plays exist in full.
Who is Aristophanes?
This theater was built at an ancient healing center and has the best example of acoustics from Greek theatre architecture.
What is the Theater of Epidaurus.
The most perfect tragedy, according to philosopher Aristotle.
What is the "Oedipus the King?"