Greek and Roman Theatre

Translates to "God from the Machine"

• Ekkyklema

• Deus ex Machina

• Periaktos

• Thespian

The most important element of Greek theatre costumes

• Platform shoes

• Robes

• Masks

• Feather boas

Which Roman playwright never saw any of his plays performed and was a tutor to Nero?

• Plautus

• Agamemnon

• Terence

• Seneca

Plays that were written to teach basic principles (right versus wrong) are called ______ plays.

• Miracle

• Passion

• Morality

• Masque

What are stock characters?

• One-dimensional character with predictable actions.

• Over-the-top with broad physical humor.

• Character with dominant traits

• Chorus

Who were the major writers of Roman theatre?

• Terrence and Phillip

• Terrence, Plautus and Seneca

• Oedipus and Medea

• Sophecles and Aeschelus

Who was the Greek god of theater?

• Dionysus
• Thespis
• Zeus
• Sophocles

What era followed Greek Theatre?

• Roman
• Greek
• Shakespearean
• Medieval

What were Greek theaters built on?

• Mountains
• Flatland
• Prarie
• Hills

What area is shown in red?

• Orchestra
• Theatron
• Skene
• Parados