Greek Theatre Flashcards
1
Q
The ( ) was paved w stones and was where the actors and chorus performed
A
Orchestra
2
Q
An altar for Dionysus called the ( ) was in the center of the orchestra
Greek plays took on deep religious significance
A
Thymele
3
Q
What is a rectangular building made of wood which provides changing rooms for actors and prop storage
A
Skene
4
Q
Theatre design continues to evolve and the wooden skene was replaced by permanent stone building w a facade called a
A
Proskenion
5
Q
What provided background for action of the play?
A
The proskenion
6
Q
What was the entrance used by the chorus?
A
The parados (parade)
7
Q
The first theaters were just hillsides w a few wooden benches for the important spectators
A
Theatron
