Origins
What century did Greek theatre start in
6th century B.C.E.
Where did the iconic comedy and tragedy mask come from?
Actors wearing masks in tragedies.
Where did the Romans spread theatre?
The Mediterranean
What inspired the early Greek plays?
Lyrical poems for the gods
How where actors lifted on stage to look as if they're flying?
They used a crane system
While Greek audiences sat in a semi-circle, how did Roman audiences sit?
A circle
What came first, comedies or tragedies?
Tragedies
What inspired our use of ensemble?
The Greek Chorus
Instead of being a religious event, what was Roman theatre for?
Bonus points, what god was the first Greek theater for
Entertainment
Dionysus
How many groups made up the cast of tragedies?
50-point bonus, name the group
Two, a one-person cast and a chorus.
What Greek invention can be found in most school's gyms and theaters
Tier-seating
Were women allowed in Roman or Greek theatre?
Roman
Without looking at your notes, the playwright who first introduced a second speaking-role.
Aeschylus
What does the word 'theatre' translate to in Greek?
To view
Anyone can answer, team who picked gets first guess: How far is Athens from Rome?
807 miles