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This is our Ancient Greek Theatre presentation By Connor.S and Alex.M

A Greek Theatre This is a Greek Theatre Most cities had a theatre that held more than 15,000 people The richer you were the closer seat you got to the Stage/Skene

Plays and Shows There were two kind of plays - comedy and tragedy. There were never in between plays of comedy and tragedy. The shows could last up to five hours Here are some plays: The Persians, The Suppliants, Cyclops and Alcestis.

Costumes The clothes they wore usually varied between posh clothes and poor clothes for the different roles in the plays. The costumes showed whether the characters were male , female , priest (rich or poor) and any other occupations. Actors wore bright clothes for comedy and dark clothes for tragedy.

Actors All the actors were men or boys. Dancers and singers, called the chorus, performed on a flat area called the orchestra. Here are some famous Greek actors: Araros, Hegelochus, Metrobius, Thespis.

Masks The men had to play the role of a woman using masks. People claimed the masks made the voices clearer. Different emotions were expressed on the masks so everybody would know if the character was happy, sad or tired.

Greek Locations Greek theatres were usually on hillsides and in open air You would see them next to temples (just in case the posh people want to watch.)

Gods Every play was represented by Dionysus, the God of Theatre and wine.

Greek Theatre layout The Parodos is where actors came on and off. The Skene is where actors preformed. The Theatron is where the audience sat. Dancers and singers, called the chorus, performed on a flat area called the orchestra.

Musical Instruments Here are some instruments: Aulos, Syrinx, Kithara, Lyre, Hydraulis. Musical instruments were often used in plays and shows. The chorus played these instruments.

Popularity Greek Theatres were very popular People made the Theatres big so a lot of people could fit in.

THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!!! BY Connor S and Alex M