Greek vocab
What is a chorus..?
A group of actors who moved and sang together
Yes, the emotion of the characters is what they then came to see.
What gender were the actors..?
Men
How many people could the theaters seat..?
40,000 People.
What took place offstage, and who told the audience what had happened..?
Violent Actions, Then messengers told the audience.
what shoes did they wear and why..?
Platform shoes for added height.
where were the plays performed..?
performed in outdoor amphitheater
Why was the chorus important?
The Chorus set the mood, showed a point of view, and summarized the action
Were there any scene changes or complicated subplots?
No because they incorporated unities of time, place, and action. It always took place in one day and in one place
How did the actors make sure they were heard by the audience..?
They wore masks with built in megaphones.
The Greek word for actor is..?
Hypokrites
tragedies were produced as part of a religious festival every year in what city..?
Athens
How many dramas would earn them an award?
The best series of three dramas