Using the links below, answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper. (When you click on a link, be sure to click the Back arrow in the top left corner of your screen to get back to this page.)
Ancient Greek Stage
Greek Theatre
Plays, Acting, and Costumes
Thespis, Dithyramb, Dionysus, and much more!
Actors and the Audience
1. Who is Dionysus? What is his role in the history of Greek Theatre?
2. How did Thespis change Greek theatre?
3. Who are the 'Big 3' of Greek Tragedy? Tell one important contribution of each person to Greek Tragedy.
4. What is a dithyramb?
5. Describe the typical audience for the Greek theatre. What were some ways an actor would get the audience's attention.
6. Describe the structure of the Greek theatre.
7. Describe the masks used by Greek actors.
8. List the 7 principles of Greek tragedy.
9. List the 4 qualities of Greek drama.
10. List the 3 major parts of the Greek stage. Give a BRIEF description of the function of each.
