Ms. Cutler Fundamentals of Theatre

 A group of men who sang, danced, and chanted during the plays.

 They represent one single mind or group.  Normally the community affected by the play, townspeople, ect.  Even though they are of one mind, there were soloists who would sing apart form the group

 The chorus serves to help the audience communicate with the actors.  They set the mood of the play, give the audience any information they need to know, and help explain parts of the stories.

 The chorus would also comment on themes in the play.  They also revealed parts of the characters that the audience wouldn’t know, like their deep feelings or fears.

 The chorus would sing, dance, or chant their specific parts.  These songs are called Tragos or Odes  Sometimes their songs would be part of the story, but they were also individually songs/chants throughout the play.

 Oedipus  Legally Blonde  Gospel Truth

 I am going to break you into groups  Each group will receive a short fairly tale.  Read it as a group and then write a choral ode to go with it  Introducing the story  Commenting on the story  Explaining the story  Revealing something about the character  Resolving the story