ancient theatre: greek and roman
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Theater I Powerpoint presentation created by KL; 2010.TRANSCRIPT
Ancient Theatre:Greek and RomanAncient Theatre:Greek and Roman
The Theatre
ofDionysus
The Theatre
ofDionysus
built at the beginning of the 5th century Dionysus: greek god of wine and
festivity “God of the fun stuff”
built at the beginning of the 5th century Dionysus: greek god of wine and
festivity “God of the fun stuff”
AmphitheatresAmphitheatres Plays were performed outside The side of the mountain was scooped out
into a bowl shape, and tiers of stone seats were built on the hill.
often seated as many as 20,000
Plays were performed outside The side of the mountain was scooped out
into a bowl shape, and tiers of stone seats were built on the hill.
often seated as many as 20,000
Roman Sea BattlesRoman Sea Battles Performers
actually died! The largest known
sea battle involved 19,000 participants and approximately ½ of them died
Performance spaces are Massive!
Performers actually died!
The largest known sea battle involved 19,000 participants and approximately ½ of them died
Performance spaces are Massive!
theatron ="viewing-place” Word origin for “theatre” where the audience sits and was
usually part of the hillside around the performance space
theatron ="viewing-place” Word origin for “theatre” where the audience sits and was
usually part of the hillside around the performance space
The Greek Chorus
The Greek Chorus
The traditional Greek Chorus usually moves and speaks in unison
The traditional Greek Chorus usually moves and speaks in unison
Functions of the chorusFunctions of the chorus an agent: gives advice, asks, takes
part ideal spectator - reacts as playwright
hopes audience would sets mood and heightens dramatic
effects adds movement, spectacle, song, and
dance pauses / paces the action so that the
audience can reflect.
an agent: gives advice, asks, takes part
ideal spectator - reacts as playwright hopes audience would
sets mood and heightens dramatic effects
adds movement, spectacle, song, and dance
pauses / paces the action so that the audience can reflect.
Today’s Greek Chorus
Today’s Greek Chorus
Word OriginWord OriginThespian= relating to drama/ actor or
actresscomes from thespis - a popular greek writer
Thespian= relating to drama/ actor or actress
comes from thespis - a popular greek writer
Word OriginWord Origin
The word “comedy” comes from the Greek word “komos” which means “band of revelers.”
The word “comedy” comes from the Greek word “komos” which means “band of revelers.”
The ActorsThe Actors All of the actors were men.
Women were not allowed to participate.
The actors played multiple roles. a wooden, cork, or linen mask was used to show the change in character or mood.
The actor made himself taller by wearing thick soled platform shoes
All of the actors were men. Women were not allowed to participate.
The actors played multiple roles. a wooden, cork, or linen mask was used to show the change in character or mood.
The actor made himself taller by wearing thick soled platform shoes
CostumesCostumes standard Greek attire with masks standard Greek attire with masks
Dionysus FestivalDionysus Festival
'City Dionysia', a festival of entertainment held in honor of the god Dionysus.
This festival featured competitions in music, dance, plays, and poetry.
'City Dionysia', a festival of entertainment held in honor of the god Dionysus.
This festival featured competitions in music, dance, plays, and poetry.
Communal InvolvementCommunal Involvement
The entire city would be in attendance. All other businesses not directly
involved with the 6-day festival would shut down, so that everyone could attend.
The government even offered financial assistance to those who could not afford to attend.
The entire city would be in attendance. All other businesses not directly
involved with the 6-day festival would shut down, so that everyone could attend.
The government even offered financial assistance to those who could not afford to attend.
And the grand prize…
And the grand prize…
TragedyTragedy The word
tragedy came to be derived from the Greek tragos (goat) and ode (poem). Tragedy literally means goat song or goat poem.
The word tragedy came to be derived from the Greek tragos (goat) and ode (poem). Tragedy literally means goat song or goat poem.