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Greek Theatre The arts is a big part of ancient Greece.

What this PowerPoint is going to tell you The Movie Ekter has gotten raved reviews from the small screen but now it is time for it to be on the BIG SCREEN This PowerPoint is going to entail is a small bit of history to Greek theatre and how the tradition still continues with the movie Ekter. The Movie Ekter has gotten raved reviews from the small screen but now it is time for it to be on the BIG SCREEN This PowerPoint is going to entail is a small bit of history to Greek theatre and how the tradition still continues with the movie Ekter.

The Dynamics Many citizens usually attended productions of plays to learn about the most vital issues in political and social life. A soloist chosen from the chorus was always included in a play. They usually represented a god of a hero. (Athena, Hercules) They wore masks and armor. Many citizens usually attended productions of plays to learn about the most vital issues in political and social life. A soloist chosen from the chorus was always included in a play. They usually represented a god of a hero. (Athena, Hercules) They wore masks and armor.

The Stage The ancient Greeks created a circular theatre to help the audience get caught up in the religious experiences. As Greek theatre continued they soon built a raised platform for the orchestra, and a forerunner (like a modern stage) where the actors delivered their lines. They also built a backdrop for the stage, where actors had their dressing rooms. The ancient Greeks created a circular theatre to help the audience get caught up in the religious experiences. As Greek theatre continued they soon built a raised platform for the orchestra, and a forerunner (like a modern stage) where the actors delivered their lines. They also built a backdrop for the stage, where actors had their dressing rooms.

The Seating There were sections where each social class would sit. (highest in the front, lowest in the back).

Ekter: The Story of one woman’s journey to be in the spotlight.