Greek Theatre

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Theatre of Dionysus ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Word origin ,[object Object],[object Object],Does the name Thespis remind you of anything? Can you guess which modern word goes back to this early actor’s name?

Four Qualities of Greek Drama: 1. Performed for special occasions (festivals). Athens had four festivals worshipping Dionysus. 2. Competitive --prizes were awarded. Actors and playwrights competed ( Oedipus won 2 nd place) 3. Choral – There was singing; the chorus was made up of men (from 3 to 50). The chorus sang, moved, and danced. They moved the story along. 4. The stories were based on myth or history

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The Play: Types of Greek Drama ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comedy and tragedy were the most popular types of plays in ancient Greece. Hence, the modern popularity of the comedy and tragedy masks to symbolize theater.

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Sophocles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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