The History of Early Theater: Part 1

Who was the first actor?

• Antigone

• Sophocles

• Thespis

• Shakespeare

Greek actors were

• Only women

• Only men

• Both men and women

Dionysis was the Greek god of

• Theatre

• Dance

• Song

• All of these

Where was Greek Theatre traditionally performed?

• On a proscenium stage.

• In a field, beside a tractor.

• In an amphitheatre.

• In a pool.

What was Deus ex Machina?

• God out of the machine- when the hero was in danger, a god would be lowered in a crane to solve the problem.
• A stage device involving a trap door for appearing and disappearing
• An Athenian acting troupe
• Latin words that have nothing to do with the Greeks

Originally, Greek theater was used for

• music and songs

• athletic events

• long speeches

• dancing

Name the 3 types of Greek plays

• Tragedy, Comedy, Satire

• Horror, Comedy, Informational

• Comedy, Religious, Traditional

• Comedy, Romance,Tragedy

What did the Greeks call actors?

• Thespians

• Entertainers

• Performers

• Creators

Were women allowed to participate in Greek theatre?

• Yes

• No

What did Greek actors wear to show different characters?

• Costumes

• Wigs

• Masks