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History of Greek TheaterGreek theater was originally a way to honor the

god, Dionysus.

People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together as a chorus.

History Cont.

The first greek tragedy was created when a dionysiac priest named Thespis, acted out a myth instead of singing.

Page 4: History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together

Who went to the theater?Admission was free to anyone, and the

theater could hold up to 14,000 people.The crowd was often loud and unruly.

Page 5: History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together

Famous TragediansThespis is considered the first tragedian, for

acting out the myth with dialogue.Other famous tragedians include: Aeschylus,

Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.

Page 6: History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together

How they were performedMany Greek plays had one or two actors

with dialogue and a chorus. Only Men were allowed to be actors.

Page 7: History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together

How they were performed cont.Actors wore exaggerated costumes and

masks to show what character they were.No Violence was allowed on stage.

Page 8: History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together

Contests surrounding theatrePlaywrights whose plays would be

performed during the festival for dionysus were picked in a contest.

Page 9: History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together

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