EEEEK its Greek
Literally translates to "goat song"
What is Tragedy?
Aggressive, Bloody, Passionate
Direction given to actors as where to stand and when to cross
What is Blocking
Consists of frames and openings left to be filled by draperies or backings
What is a Skeleton Set
Focusing the audiences attention on a particular subject or area of the stage
What is Emphasis
The comic relief plays which were considered a break or relief from larger tragedies
What is a Satyr
Youthful, Eternal, Jealous
Stage directions are always from this person's perspective
Who is The Actor
Uses curtains as back drop for play
What is a Curtain Set
Equal distribution of emphasis from one side of the stage to another.
What is Balance
What is a Dithyramb
Mournful, Mysitc, Regal
What is Purple
The original generes of theater in Ancient Greece
2- 3 walls, most common set
What is a Box Set
The focal point in a design
What is a Central Axis
A god of fruitfulness and transformation, especially of wine and ecstasy
Who is Dionysus
Neutral, Depressing, Somber
What is Gray
The intervention of a supernatural being or occurance to resolve a dramatic dilemma
What is Deus Ex Machina
Rarely changes during the play
What is a Permanent Set
Uses human being as unit of measurement
What is Proportion
Who is Thespis
Restful, Soothing, Tranquil
Originally there were only this many actors on stage for the Festival of Dionysus
What is a Periaktoi
All the elements of the set form one cohesive idea or theme.
Unity