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Greek Amphitheaters and Performance

Discover the fascinating world of Greek amphitheaters and theater productions. Learn about the structure, festivals, costumes, and masks used in ancient Greek performances. Dive into the rich history and techniques that shaped theater in classical Greece.

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Greek Amphitheaters and Performance

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  1. Greek Amphitheaters and Performance Jillian Vinciguerra AP English 12 December 3rd, 2013

  2. Amphitheaters • Called a theatron • Large, open-air, built on hillsides • Consisted of 3 main elements: Orchestra, skene and audience • Skene: large rectangular building situated behind orchestra; painted and used as backdrop, used as “backstage” area for performers

  3. Greek Theater • Began with festivals honoring the Gods • “City Dioysia” festival -plays and songs • Actor performance limitations • Chorus parts • 3 forms of theater • Comedy • Tragedy • Satyr

  4. Costumes and Masks • Far away from the audience • Made of linen or cork • Very over exaggerated • Shape amplified actors voices • Tragic masks: mournful/pained expressions • Comedic masks: smiling or leering

  5. Works Cited • Press, University. "Ancient Greek Theatre." Greek Theatre. World News, 2003. Web. 30 Nov. 2013. • Englart, Walter. "Greek Theater." Greek Theater. Reed College, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2013. • Institute of Technology, Georgia. "Ancient Greek Amphitheater: Why You Can Hear From Back Row." Atlantis Online. Science Daily, 6 Apr. 2007. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. • Ed., Arts. "City Dionysia - Masks." City Dionysia - Masks, Costumes and Props. Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2013. • "Theatre of Ancient Greece." - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, Oct. 2012. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

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