Greek Theatre Terminology
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a building or tent at the back of the acting area - often painted for scenery
Skene
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a wall with projecting sides - could included doorways and exits
Paraskenia
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the area which actors and chorus would enter the stage (orchestra)
Paradoi
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a platform which is used to bring dead characters onto stage
Ekklema
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mask which has exaggerated facial expressions
Prosopon
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A Greek tunic, dyed in symbolic colours - worn by heroes and gods
Chiton
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old people
Colour symbolism: WHITE
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women
Colour symbolism: GOLD or YELLOW
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nobility
Colour symbolism: PURPLE
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soldiers
Colour symbolism: RED
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politician
Colour symbolism: GREEN
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entrance which chorus uses - usually with song and dance
Parados
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the final moments which the chorus deliver the final song
Exodus
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