Literally meaning "seeing-space," this is where the spectators sat.
What is the theatron?
100
This group of men often represented the townspeople and commented on the action of characters in a Greek play.
What is the chorus?
100
The place where the first record of a theatrical performance was found.
What is Egypt?
200
These were short plays performed between the acts or tragedies. They made fun of the plight of the tragedy's characters.
What is a satyr play?
200
He is the earliest known Greek playwright, also known as the "Father of Tragedy."
Who is Aeschylus?
200
Literally meaning "dancing-space," this is where the chorus would dance, sing, and interact with the actors.
What is the orchestra?
200
This is one reason why actors wore masks.
What is:
-Visibility and characterization
- Sound assistance
- Lack of actors?
200
Only this group of people could be actors in Greek theatrical performances.
Who are men?
300
This type of drama often had a redeeming or "happy" ending.
What is comedy?
300
He is often compared to Shakespeare as the "greatest playwright of all time."
Who is Sophocles?
300
Literally meaning "tent," this was decorated as a building and located directly at the back of the stage.
What is the skene?
300
This is one purpose for the chorus.
What is
-Gave background info
-Commented on the action
-Interacted with the characters
-Described offstage action
-Ideal spectator
-Provide spectacle ?
300
This was the god that Greek theater was dedicated to.
Who is Dionysus?
400
This type drama dealt with love, loss, pride, the abuse of power and often ended with the downfall or death of the hero.
What is tragedy?
400
He wrote Medea and was the originator of the prologue.
Who is Euripides?
400
Literally meaning "passageways," this was the part of the theater where actors and the chorus entered and exited the stage.
What is the parados?
400
This was the Greek theatrical festival held in Athens.
What is "City Dionysia?"
400
Greek theater masks were made of this kind of material.
What are lightweight materials? (wood, cork, linen)
500
The opening scene of a Greek tragedy that sets the action and provides background information.
What is the prologue?
500
He is the only comedic writer whose works still exist today in whole.
Who is Aristophanes?
500
This was the most famous theater, located in Athens.
What is the Theater of Dionysus?
500
This was the god that a sacrifice was made to before the beginning of theater festivals.
Who is Dionysus?
500
This is the origin and meaning for the modern word "theater."