Greek Theater
What God was worshipped with performing?
Dionysus
Where did most shows take place?
In a Theater
What religion took over theater?
Christianity
The most commonly known playwright
William Shakespeare
An open-air theater
Ampitheater
what are the two types of Greek Dramas
Tragedy and Comedy
What did actors use to disguise themselves on stage?
Masks
Who were the main performers in Medieval Theater?
Travelling players
Pompey the Great's Rival
A place where the stage manager and light programmer sit throughout the show.
The Booth
What century did Greek Theater Originate
6th Century
What theater was used during the Rome era?
Ampitheater
What type of plays were popular?
Mystery Plays
The most famous comedy playwright
Aristophanes
The place above the stage and orchestra pit
The Cove
What themes did Greek Theater explore?
Relationship between Gods and Mortals
What was the most popular style of play?
Comedy
What century was the medieval theater era?
16th Century
The three most known tragedy playwrights
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
Traveling players perform on
Wagons and/or town squares
What differs between Greek Theater and Modern Theater?
Performance spaces and/or acting styles
Who built the first permanent theater?
Pompey the great
What differs between Medieval Theater and modern theater?
Minimal Props and/or Special Effects
The two most famous Roman playwrights
Plautus and Terentius
Shakespeare balconies