Greek Theater
Structure of Theater
Sophocles
100

What is the chorus leader called?

The choragus

100

What are the seats around the stage called?

Theatron

100

What did he study?

The arts

200

What is the leading role of a play called?

Protagonist

200

What are the entrances for the performers called?

Parados

200

When did he die?

406 BC

300

What was the first Greek myth ever written down?

Iliad by Homer

300

What is the circle in the center called?

Orchestra

300

When was he born?

496 BC

400

How many singers are in the chorus?

15

400

What is the rectangle behind the Orchestra called?

Skene

400

How many plays did he write?

120

500

What are the second and third actors called?

Deuteragonist (2nd actor), tritagonist (3rd actor)

500

Around how many people could the theater hold?

15,000-16,000

500

How many 1st place prizes did Sophocles win?

18