Origins
Which culture did the Greek masks originated?
Dionysian Culture
State at least 3 materials the masks were made out of.
Leather;Wood;Animal or Human Hair
Why did the Greeks make the masks hard to identify the actors?
So that one actor can play more than one role
What are some of the ways the masks helped the audience?
Projected volume; Easily distinguish players; Defines the players in the play
Who was the first Greek actor?
Thespis
Why did the Greeks use these kinds of materials?
Lightweight and comfortable for the actors.
True or false: Women were also a part of a play and had a role.
False
What gender was all the actors?
Male
How did the actors play a female role?
The men wore feminine masks because there were no women in the act.