Greek Theatre

1.the origins of Athenian democracy were to do with religion, religous festivals were held to honour the gods, especially Dionysis, the god of wine and ecstasy. Men attended mystical cult services dressed as satyrs.2.One change of theatre was from religion based story's to ones of mass struggle3.the staging of Athenian drama is different from modern drama because it was mainly tradgedy or comedy and performed outdoors in an ampitheatre. Now, almost every if not all plays,musicals and other such performances are performed indoors and with the audiance in the dark4.The reason that all actors were men was it was considered improper for women to be seen in passionate and/or violent situations in a public place 5.One of the concept Eurapides explores is "do women want to be loyal to their husbands or just survive"6.Often set in mythic times and plays the struggle between man and god7.uses alot of dramatic irony

1.Was mostly outdoors2.Round and semi-circuler3.A tent was behind the orkestra "the skene"4.the stage was called the "orkestra"5.The skene served as a backdrop and a changing room

1.Only men and boys could be actors 2.Adolescent actors wore masks to lay female roles3.Scenery was made of wood4.masks were one of the most important part of the costume5.the chorus was the narrator

1.meant to be funny2.use sexual references, swearing, ridiculous scenarios,slapstick and inside jokes3.Aristophanes made fun of public well known people4.Subject matter of commentary on current political events5.often it was base humour and appealed to anyone6.

1.Comps for festival of Dionysus 2.Plays were payed for by rich people called Choreogos 3.Choreogos did this to get reputation and popularity

Tradgedy

Ampitheaters

Actors

Comedy

Competitions