Used to exaggerate expressions and define characters
What are masks?
A wrap worn by ancient greek men and women
What is a himation?
A high thick-soled laced boot worn by actors
What is a cothurnus?
An ancient greek cloak
What is a chlamys?
A form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder
What is a chiton?
Greek theater masks made of linen and stone
What are onkos?
Paraskenia
What were the two buildings on either side called in greek theater
A narrow stage where solo actors performed.
What was the proskenion stage?
An ancient greek alter.
What was a thymle?
the ancient theatrical device by which a scene or change of scene was indicated
What was a periaktoi?
An oval or circular, open-air performance space with tiered seating on all sides.
What was the theatron?
The first choral passage in an ancient Greek drama
What was a parodoi?
A building behind the playing area was used for the changing of masks and costumes.
What is a skene?
the circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium
What is the orchestra?
a wheeled platform rolled out to make interior parrots of the set visible to the audience
What was the ekkyklema?