Ancient Greek Theatre Quiz

Orchestra

round lower section where worship takes place

Skene

Proscenium; building behind orchestra used as backstage

parodos

where actors enter; like wings

theatron

viewing place for audience

deus ex machina

crane in which an actor playing a god would be in the basket; translates to “god in a machine”

six functions of the chorus

dynamic energy and visual spectacle

mood of play and scnes

rhythm and pace

a characger

ethical and social framework

ideal spectator (represents the audience before the stage director)

thymele

removable altar that can be put in the center of the orchestra to indicate religion or devotion

pertiaktoi

three sided platform that turns at the top and bottom to reveal its different sides

ekkyklema

a wagon meant to carry bodies or parts of bodies onstage

kothornoi

raised shoes that gave extra height to actors (KISS!)

masks

served to amplify voice - all greek theatre used these!!!!

himation

long sheet pinned on body

chlamys

shorter pinned sheet