Ancient Greek Theater

Dionysus

the god of wine and procreation

These plays were held in the spring in the city of ___.

Dionysia

__ added the 1st actor and dialogue.

Thespis

__ added the 3rd actor and fixed the Chorus number to 15.

Sophocles

Theatron

where the audience sat

Orchestra

circular stage where the Chorus and actors performed

Thymele

alter to Dionysus in the center of the circle

Skene

building behind the stage used as a dressing room

Proskenion

between the orchestra and the skene

Parados

entrance of the theater (on both sides)

__ were usually not able to view plays.

Women

Actors carried __ (props) to indicate roles.

properties

Chiton

long, flowing robes colored symbolically

Thurni

high boots often with raised soles

Persona

big masks made of linen, wool, and cork

The __ set the mood, offered reflections, and added beauty through song and dance.

Chorus

The ___ told violent news happening away from the scene.

messenger

Cadmus is the __ (and great-great-great-granfather) of Oedipus

great-great-grandfather

Oedipus can blame __ for all of his problems.

Cadmus

Oedipus comes from a long line of __.

inbreeding