This document summarizes the history and development of Western classical theater. It discusses how theater began from myths, rituals and ceremonies in early Greek society. It then focuses on specific aspects of Greek and Roman theater, such as popular playwrights, common play genres, and the physical structures of theaters. The document also provides brief overviews of Renaissance theater under Queen Elizabeth, and the Romantic period of the 18th century, noting how theatrical conventions and genres changed over time. It concludes with activities asking students to identify parts of the Greek theater and create their own theater design.