Greek and Roman Theatre 1

This tragedian introduced the first actor to the stage.

• Aeschylus

• Euripides

• Sophocles

• Thespis

This tragedian added a second actor to the stage.

• Sophocles

• Thespis

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

This tragedian added the third actor to the stage.

• Euripides

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Aeschylus

The purgation and purification of emotions

• Empathy

• Aesthetic Distance

• Catharsis

• Vomitorium

The type of theater space used by the Ancient Greeks

• Proscenium

• Thrust

• Arena

• Alley

Translates to "God from the Machine"

• Ekkyklema

• Deus ex Machina

• Periaktos

• Thespian

The Greek word for "actor"

• Hypokrites

• Chorus

• Coryphaeus

• Tragedian

The most important element of Greek theatre costumes

• Platform shoes

• Robes

• Masks

• Feather boas