Greek theater

In what year is evidence first recorded of a theater festival in Ancient Greece?

• 320 BC

• 534 BC

• 652 BC

• 430 BC

What god was the festival in honor of?

• God of Dionysus

• God of Water

• God of Diorama

• God of poseidon

Name one of the five playwrights discussed in the PowerPoint presentation.

• Sophocles

• Aristophanes

• Menander

• All above

What is the name of the robe worn by a comedy actor? A tragedy actor?

• Chiton and Symra

• Com-Robe and Trage-Robe

• Symra and Chittan

• Dose and Robe

How long did it take the people of Greece to accept comedy as a part of the festival?

• 50

• 30

• 45

• 35

Who supplied the funding for the festivals to take place?

• Government

• Businessmen

• Actors

• Directors

What is the Greek name for a stage manager?

• Choreographer

• Stage director

• Choregus

• Producer

What do we call the paradoi area in today’s theater?

• Corner

• Wings

• Batten

• Pit

How many people did the Theater of Dionysus seat?

• 8000-10000

• 7000 - 7500

• 12000 - 13000

• 15000-20000