Overview Intro to Theater

Who wrote the Greek play "Oedipus"?

• Aristotle
• Sophocles
• Plato
• Dionysis

Plays were performed in __________________.

• amphitheatres

• homes and churches

• government buildings

• giant court yards

The _______________ is a large building behind the stage for dressing or backdrop.

• orchestra
• skene
• amphitheater
• backstage

All actors wore

• heavy makeup
• sandels
• short robes
• masks

The ______________ was a group of men made up of 3 to 50 actors that acted as one character.

• actors
• heroes
• chorus
• choir

Which god were the Greeks worshipping at the festivals where the plays were performed?

• Zeus
• Athene
• Dionysus
• Poseidon

IN "OEDIPUS" What does Queen Jocasta do when she finds out Oedipus is actually her son?

• She divorces him

• She kills him

• She kills herself

• She stays married to him

What does Oedipus do when he sees Jocasta is dead? (must select all correct answers)

• He kills himself

• He runs away

• He gouges out his eyes

• He continues to be king

What is the creature called that was terrorizing Thebes and presented Oedipus with a riddle to solve ?

• Sphinx

• Minotaur

• Medusa

• Cyclops

What area is show in red?

• Orchestra
• Parados
• Skene
• Theatron