Greek Theatre: Historical Context
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Earliest known Greek playwright and actor | Thespis |
| What modern word is derived from this person | Thespian |
| What does this modern word mean | Actor |
| Name the Festival that was both a civic and a religious celebration where theatrical performances came into being | City Dionysia |
| Who is Dionysus | Greek God of Wine and Fertility |
| Which season is most commonly associated with Dionysian Festivals and why | Spring because fertility and planting |
| What is a Satyr | Half man- Half goat |
| Describe a Satyr Play | Short, comic |
| What is our modern version of Satyr plays | Satire (play/comic relief) |
| Where is the Theatre of Dionysus located | Beneath Athenian Acropolis |
| Theatron | Seeing place |
| Orchestra | Dancing place |
| Thymele | Altar |
| Skene | Hut/tent |
| What are skene buildings for | Actors can retire or change costumes |
| Deus ex Machina | God from the machine (mechanical device that raises and drops actors on the scene) |
| List and briefly identify the four categories of performers in Greek theatre | Actors, chorus, supernumararies, and musicians (all were male) |
| How many actors were allowed to have speaking parts | 3 |
| How many men made up the chorus | 12 |
| What are some other functions of the chorus | Dancing |
| What musical instument did they use | Flute and percussion |
| Describe the composition and functions of the masks used in Greek Drama | change costumes and gender roles (cork, linen, or other lieghtweight woods) |
| Describe the costumes used by Greek actors | Tunic (night gown like) |
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