Classical Studies 1000 Lecture 3: Greek Theatre and Drama

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: Kelly Olson

Document Summary

Orcestra (the dancing space: circular spot near the stage, hard earth, sometimes paved, thymele (alter. Theatron (the viewing place: spectator sitting area, theatron is a part of the hillside which is wrapped around the orchestra, 5th c bce: cushions or boards, 4th c bce: marble seats. Proscenium (stage: two to three steps above orchestra. Skene (building behind the stage: backstage area, front wall is decorated (set) It had at least one set of doors for entrances and exits. Choregos is the one who funds the play. Wrote, acted, produced, formed the chorus of the play. Women were not on stage but many strong female characters in greek drama. It is an annual state religious festival for the god dionysus. In late march/early april and is 5-8 days. Day 1: procession and sacrifices to dionysus, dithyramb competition (men and boys only)