Elements of Greek Theatre
What is the object that is placed on a Greek actor's face to convey emotions?
A Mask.
Who is God of wine?
Dionysus
Who was the first Thespian?
Thespis.
What were the ancient Greek masks typically made of?
Linen (or Wood).
When did the festival take place?
In spring
When was the first play?
472 BC.
What were the three genres mainly portrayed in Greek Theatre?
Tragedies, Comedies, and Satyr.
What was the festival also called?
Greater Dionysia.
What is the Ancient Greek definition of theatre?
A place of viewing.
What are the group of actors in a Greek play called?
Greek Chorus
What were put on at the festival?
Plays (or Theatrical Performances).
Where did theatre originate?
Ancient Greece.
What are Aristotle's Six elements of theatre?
Dialouge, Character, Plot, Theme, Spectacle, Sound/Music.
Who gave birth to Dionysus?
Zeus (through his thigh).
What is a Thespian?
Someone who invest their time and passion into theatre.