Playwrights
This playwright wrote Oresteia, and is considered the Father of Tragedy
Aeschylus
What was the name of the machine used to hoist actors playing gods onto the stage?
Deus ex machina
What was the name of the God that Greek festivals used performances to worship?
Dionysus
Two major developments were made at the same time in 6,000 BC. What were they?
Theatre & Democracy
The Greek Chorus had many jobs, but most importantly, it was considered another this
Another actor
This playwright wrote the tragedy "Medea" about a woman seeking revenge.
Euripides
What was the name of the moving scenery that had three different scenes painted on each side, allowing for quick scene changes?
Periaktos
How did an actor differentiate between the characters they played?
Masks
Greek Festivals were no joke, they would last this long!
4-5 Days
These two things never crossed paths in Greek theatre
Comedy & Tragedy
Who was the first (recorded) playwright in history?
Thespis
Sophocles introduced a third actor to the stage, but he also created this! Ciani loves using child labor for exactly this reason.
Skenographia
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the name of the short comedy pieces performed in Ancient Greek theatre in between tragedies?
Satyr
This never occurred inside the home; keep it in the front yard!
Violence
DAILY DOUBLE
Dithyrambs -> ________ -> plays
Poems
Which playwright is known for introducing psychology into theatre?
Euripides
What term is used to refer to the playing place in the Ancient Greek theatre?
Orchestra
These structured rituals were used to worship the Gods during the grand Festivals in Ancient Greece
Dithyrambs
Everyone was required to attend the festivals; otherwise, they wouldn’t know the right these!
Morals
It’s believed that Sophocles wrote anywhere between 70-80 plays, but only this many survive today. Thank Dionysus!
7
The introduction of a second actor on stage is attributed to ________
Aeschylus
What was the name of the wagon use to bring people on and off stage?
Ekkyklema
This is the “wall” that actors would enter and exit from. Don’t move too quickly!
Skene
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The ekkyklema was used to reveal dead bodies. This was most recognized in what play?