greek theatre

Question 1

actor (7)

Answer 1

1. played by men
2. the main character was the only actor able to win a prize at Dionysia
3. never more than 3 actors, and never more than 3 on stage at once
4. his voice was very important
5. must be versatile
6. a very exaggerated style
7. Thespis was the earliest recorded actor, this happened by him stepping out and replying to the Dithyramb

Question 2

costume (4)

Answer 2

1. represented status (by using colour)
2. Often colours also determined whether the play was a tragedy or a comedy
3. Larger than life visual (very eccentric and bold defining features)
4. Stilts helped in terms of the audiences visual

Question 3

mask (8)

Answer 3

1. different exaggerated emotions portrayed
2. made of cork, wood and linen
3. was very large and enhanced sound
4. chorus all wore the same masks
5. naturally carved
6. called prosopon
7. made of organic materials, therefore do not remain till today
8. females were white painted masks, whilst males were darker colours

Question 4

festivals (7)

Answer 4

1. formal activity
2. a competition
3. celebration of the gods
4. contained dithyrambs of 50 men or boys
5. a sacrifice was offered
6. tragedies would be submitted in 3 parts
7. the first day was very important ( even prisoners were released on bail)