Theatre History Flashcards
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What was the Festival of Dionysus?
Annual celebration for the God of Wine & Fertility
How long did the Festival of Dionysus last?
It spanned several days near the end of March
(Think spring for fertility)
What type of plays were in competition during the Festival of Dionysus?
Tragedies
What were the prizes awarded for the winners of the play competitions during the Festival of Dionysus?
Sacrificial animals
Wreaths
Pig banquet
Who attended the Festival of Dionysus?
Men and woman from Athens and surrounding areas
Where were Theatrons built and why?
Theatrons were built into the hillsides for natural acoustics
Who were the famous playwrights for the Tragedies?
Sophocles and Euripides
Who were the famous playwrights for Comedy?
Aristophanes and Menander
Who were the famous playwrights for Philosophy?
Aristotle
What are the 6 parts a tragedy play must have?
Plot
Character
Diction
Thought
Spectacle
Song
What are Satyr plays?
Raunchy, playful plays performed at the end of a tragedy to cheer up the audience
What is the only surviving Satyr play?
Euripides’ Cyclops
What festival did Comedic plays earn?
The Lenae
When was the The Lenae held?
During the winter only
Who was The Lenae for?
Athenians only
