Greek Theatre I
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Main CHARACTERS
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The Chorus
FESTIVAL THEATRE
Only performed at certain times of the year
All citizens (only men were considered citizens) were strongly encouraged to go.
Important to growth as a socially responsible citizen
Performed as contests (3 tragedies a performance)
Actors were considered "holy"
Priests attended the festival and generally sat on the front row in special seats.
All citizens (only men were considered citizens) were strongly encouraged to go.
Important to growth as a socially responsible citizen
Performed as contests (3 tragedies a performance)
Actors were considered "holy"
Priests attended the festival and generally sat on the front row in special seats.
Photo by Ian W Scott
DIONYSUS
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Conventions of Greek Theatre
Conventions continued
The Three Unities
TIME, PLACE, ACTION
