Origins of Theatre
In which city did Greek theatre first emerge?
Athens
What was the name of the major festival in Athens featuring theatrical competitions?
The City Dionysia
What group represented the community and commented on the action of the play?
The Chorus
Who is known as the “Father of Tragedy”?
Aeschylus
What garment was a long tunic worn by both tragic and comic actors?
Chiton
Greek theatre was linked to festivals honoring which god?
Dionysus
Which festival was held in villages and included satyr plays?
The Rural Dionysia
Name one role of the chorus besides commentary.
Providing background info OR linking actors & audience
Which playwright wrote Oedipus Rex and added a third actor?
Sophocles
What cloak was worn over the chiton to show status?
Himation
In what century BCE did Greek theatre begin?
6th century BCE
What part of the theatre was the circular space used for the chorus?
Orchestra
What type of Greek play dealt with serious themes and human suffering?
Tragedy
Which playwright wrote strong female characters and emotional plays?
Euripides
What high-soled boots were worn by tragic actors to appear taller?
Kothornoi
What is considered the foundation of Western drama?
Greek Theatre
What was the name of the seating area for spectators?
Theatron
Which type of Greek play mocked politics and society?
Comedy
Which playwright’s comedies are the only ones that survived?
Aristophanes
What type of mask expressions helped show emotions like joy, anger, or madness?
Exaggerated expressions
Name the theatre built at the foot of the Acropolis, often called the first theatre.
The Theatre of Dionysus
What was the building used as a backdrop and dressing area?
Skene
What short, humorous plays used mythological themes and satyrs?
Satyr play
Which playwright wrote The Oresteia?
Aeschylus
Name one major legacy of Greek drama still used in modern theatre.
Tragic hero, dramatic irony, three-act structure, etc.