Greek TheaterGreek Theater

Alex MooreAlex MooreSteven StarksSteven StarksJoey Roberts Joey Roberts Alex HugaurdAlex Hugaurd

Background of TheaterBackground of Theater

The first time that theater was The first time that theater was written and performed was around written and performed was around 500 - 300 BC. during Athens the 500 - 300 BC. during Athens the golden age. golden age.

Plays were written for a yearly Plays were written for a yearly festival, in honor of the god festival, in honor of the god Dionysus, and were either Comedies Dionysus, and were either Comedies or Tragedies. or Tragedies.

Greek MasksGreek Masks All the actors played multiple All the actors played multiple

roles so a mask was used to roles so a mask was used to show the change in character show the change in character and mood.and mood.

Usually the masks were made Usually the masks were made of linen, wood, or leather of linen, wood, or leather

A marble or stone face was A marble or stone face was used as a mould for the mask. used as a mould for the mask.

Human or animal hair was Human or animal hair was also used. also used.

The eyes were fully drawn but The eyes were fully drawn but in place of the pupil there was in place of the pupil there was a small hole so the actor could a small hole so the actor could see. see.

Structure of the TheaterStructure of the Theater

The Geek Theater The Geek Theater played a major role played a major role in the Greek in the Greek civilization. civilization.

People would meet People would meet here and enjoy the here and enjoy the festivities for many festivities for many hours. hours.

Structure of the Theater Structure of the Theater Cont.Cont.

OrchestraOrchestra: The : The orchestra was a big orchestra was a big circle. It was a stage circle. It was a stage where the chorus would where the chorus would dance, sing, and relate dance, sing, and relate with the actors who were with the actors who were on the stage. on the stage.

TheatronTheatron: The theatron : The theatron is where the audience is where the audience would sit. The theatron would sit. The theatron was part of a hillside was part of a hillside overlooking the overlooking the orchestra, and be around orchestra, and be around a part of the orchestra, a part of the orchestra, this structure would this structure would make it easier for people make it easier for people to hear. to hear.

Structure of the Theater Structure of the Theater Cont.Cont.

SkeneSkene: The skene was : The skene was a building directly a building directly behind the stage. It behind the stage. It had at least one set of had at least one set of doors, and actors could doors, and actors could make entrances and make entrances and exits through them.exits through them.

ParodosParodos: The parodoi : The parodoi are the paths that the are the paths that the chorus and some chorus and some actors made their actors made their entrances and exits. entrances and exits.

First ActorsFirst Actors Thespsis was the first Thespsis was the first

Greek actor Greek actor Actor called the Actor called the

hyprocriteshyprocrites All actors were also all All actors were also all

malemale Another name that soon Another name that soon

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I am Thespsis.

Special Effects in Greek Special Effects in Greek TheaterTheater

The theater had one special effect, which was The theater had one special effect, which was floatingfloating

There would be a crane and it would be attatched to There would be a crane and it would be attatched to the actor and make them appear to “float”the actor and make them appear to “float”

Lighting, background changes, curtains, and sounds Lighting, background changes, curtains, and sounds were unavailable to the Greeks were unavailable to the Greeks

Instead, all special effects had to be done through Instead, all special effects had to be done through the script the script

Murder, sex, natural disasters, suicide, and battles Murder, sex, natural disasters, suicide, and battles all took place offstageall took place offstage

Messengers then reported the results Messengers then reported the results Given the practical constraints, this was the only Given the practical constraints, this was the only

sensible way of doing business sensible way of doing business

Work CitedWork Cited Steven Starks: Theater StructureSteven Starks: Theater Structure Title: Ancient Greek Theater Author: Title: Ancient Greek Theater Author: Walter EnglertWalter Englert URL: URL: http://academic.reed.edu/humanities/110Tech/Theater.html#Theatershttp://academic.reed.edu/humanities/110Tech/Theater.html#Theaters Information: This page is designed to provide a brief introduction to Ancient Greek Theater, and to provide tools for further research.Information: This page is designed to provide a brief introduction to Ancient Greek Theater, and to provide tools for further research. Last Updated: N/ALast Updated: N/A Apply to Me: Gives me the information about the Greek Theater.Apply to Me: Gives me the information about the Greek Theater. Used Info: IUsed Info: I used all the information that I needed to give me the right knowledge. used all the information that I needed to give me the right knowledge. Pages: I looked through only one page of this site.Pages: I looked through only one page of this site. Fact or Opinion: This site is only stating facts about the structure of the Greek Theater.Fact or Opinion: This site is only stating facts about the structure of the Greek Theater. Date Accessed: 2/15/05Date Accessed: 2/15/05

Alex Moore: MasksAlex Moore: Masks Title: Ancient Greek Theatre Author: Ellie Crystal Title: Ancient Greek Theatre Author: Ellie Crystal URL: URL: http://www.crystalinks.com/greektheater.htmlhttp://www.crystalinks.com/greektheater.html Information: This site was used to give the reader basic knowledge of Greek masksInformation: This site was used to give the reader basic knowledge of Greek masks Last Updated: N/ALast Updated: N/A Apply to Me: Gives information about Greek MasksApply to Me: Gives information about Greek Masks Used Info: All of the info about Greek theater masksUsed Info: All of the info about Greek theater masks Pages: There was only one page on this sitePages: There was only one page on this site Fact or Opinion: This website only has information about Greek masksFact or Opinion: This website only has information about Greek masks Date Accessed: 2/15/05Date Accessed: 2/15/05

Joey Roberts: First ActorsJoey Roberts: First Actors Title of Site and author’s name (if any): “Thespis” Title of Site and author’s name (if any): “Thespis” URL of Site: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9072103 URL of Site: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9072103 Concise description of Site’s information: This site summarizes Thespis’s life and what significance he was to Greek Theatre.Concise description of Site’s information: This site summarizes Thespis’s life and what significance he was to Greek Theatre. The date the site was last updated. No dateThe date the site was last updated. No date How does the information on this site apply to your research? I had to research the first actor and Thespis introduced the first actor, Hipocrates. Also I researched Thespis and it gave information such as he was the “inventor of tragedyHow does the information on this site apply to your research? I had to research the first actor and Thespis introduced the first actor, Hipocrates. Also I researched Thespis and it gave information such as he was the “inventor of tragedy What information will you use from this site and what is its relevance? He was often considered the “inventor of tragedy,” and his name is recorded as the first to win a prize for tragedy at the Great Dionysia, What information will you use from this site and what is its relevance? He was often considered the “inventor of tragedy,” and his name is recorded as the first to win a prize for tragedy at the Great Dionysia, c.c. 534 BC. Attic Greek poet from 534 BC. Attic Greek poet from

the deme (district) of Icaria who reputedly originated the actor's role in drama.the deme (district) of Icaria who reputedly originated the actor's role in drama. How many pages did you look through on this site? How many pages did you look through on this site? Is this web site presenting factual information or opinion? If opinion, does, the author of the information offer a balanced opinion, or does the material show bias? Factual informationIs this web site presenting factual information or opinion? If opinion, does, the author of the information offer a balanced opinion, or does the material show bias? Factual information Date you accessed the site February 15, 2005Date you accessed the site February 15, 2005

Title of Site and author’s name (if any): Ancient Greek TheatreTitle of Site and author’s name (if any): Ancient Greek Theatre URL of Site: http://www.perspicacity.com/elactheatre/library/greektheatre/index.html#Thespis URL of Site: http://www.perspicacity.com/elactheatre/library/greektheatre/index.html#Thespis Concise description of Site’s information: The information on this site talks about the origins of Greek theatre and everything that makes up Greek theatre such as amphitheaters and the famous people. Concise description of Site’s information: The information on this site talks about the origins of Greek theatre and everything that makes up Greek theatre such as amphitheaters and the famous people. The date the site was last updated. 2003The date the site was last updated. 2003 How does the information on this site apply to your research? I used the information on the Thespsis who created the first actor, Hipocrites. How does the information on this site apply to your research? I used the information on the Thespsis who created the first actor, Hipocrites. What information will you use from this site and what is its relevance? Thespis of Attica added an actor who interacted with the chorus. This actor was called the protagonist, from which the modern word What information will you use from this site and what is its relevance? Thespis of Attica added an actor who interacted with the chorus. This actor was called the protagonist, from which the modern word protagonistprotagonist is derived is derived,, meaning the main character of a drama. The meaning the main character of a drama. The

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Alex Moore: Special Effects in Greek TheaterAlex Moore: Special Effects in Greek Theater Title: Greek Tragedy Author: Peter StruckTitle: Greek Tragedy Author: Peter Struck URL:http://www.classics.upenn.edu/myth/tragedy/theater.phpURL:http://www.classics.upenn.edu/myth/tragedy/theater.php Information: It gives and abundance of information and not much on special effectsInformation: It gives and abundance of information and not much on special effects Last Updated: N/ALast Updated: N/A Apply to Me: Gives enough information on special effects in Greek theaterApply to Me: Gives enough information on special effects in Greek theater Used Info: I used all of the information on special effects it had.Used Info: I used all of the information on special effects it had. Pages: I only used the page that had the special effects info on itPages: I only used the page that had the special effects info on it Fact or Opinion: This website has a great amount of information but not an abundance on special effectsFact or Opinion: This website has a great amount of information but not an abundance on special effects Date Accessed: 2/16/05Date Accessed: 2/16/05 Slide Show by Alex MooreSlide Show by Alex Moore

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and everything that makes up Greek theatre such as amphitheaters and the famous people. and everything that makes up Greek theatre such as amphitheaters and the famous people. The date the site was last updated. 2003The date the site was last updated. 2003 How does the information on this site apply to your research? I used the information on the Thespsis who How does the information on this site apply to your research? I used the information on the Thespsis who

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Alex Hugaurd: Special Effects in Greek TheaterAlex Hugaurd: Special Effects in Greek Theater Title: Greek Tragedy Author: Peter StruckTitle: Greek Tragedy Author: Peter Struck URL:http://www.classics.upenn.edu/myth/tragedy/theater.phpURL:http://www.classics.upenn.edu/myth/tragedy/theater.php Information: It gives and abundance of information and not much on special effectsInformation: It gives and abundance of information and not much on special effects Last Updated: N/ALast Updated: N/A Apply to Me: Gives enough information on special effects in Greek theaterApply to Me: Gives enough information on special effects in Greek theater Used Info: I used all of the information on special effects it had.Used Info: I used all of the information on special effects it had. Pages: I only used the page that had the special effects info on itPages: I only used the page that had the special effects info on it Fact or Opinion: This website has a great amount of information but not an abundance on special effectsFact or Opinion: This website has a great amount of information but not an abundance on special effects Date Accessed: 2/16/05Date Accessed: 2/16/05 Slide Show by Alex MooreSlide Show by Alex Moore