Ancient greek theatre

Ancient Greek theater masks are one of the most defining aspects of ancient theatrical performances and festivals.

Placed adjacent to temples of nature and of the fertility god Dionysus, the orchestra was used for dramatic performances, which, together with a procession and sacrifice, composed the annual spring festival of the god. The theatre was first built in the 6th century BCE. Modified and expanded over the centuries, it is the oldest Greek theatre and is the site where some of the most famous Greek plays from antiquity were first performed. Theatre of Dionysus Photographer: Derrick Sugden #Ur

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Greek theaters had large semicircle amphitheaters for the audience and could be built into a hill. In the center of the amphitheater is an orchestra. Behind the orchestra is the skene which served as a place for actors to change masks and costumes. Passages were also frequently used in Greek theater to aid elaborate entrances and exits for the chorus.

Actors in masks. The Greeks used masks that showed emotions in order for the big audiences to see. The emotions were usually angry, sad or funny. Some masks had two sides. The actors also wore big wigs, and padded costumes to look fatter or stronger. Sometimes they even had thick-soled shoes to make them taller.

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Photo about View of the ancient roman theater of Palmyra Syria. Image of temple, building, archeology - 12576580

A Greek theater is not the same as a Roman theater. Ancient Greek theaters were very large, open-air structures that took advantage of sloping hillsides for their terraced seating. Because of drama's close connection with religion, theaters were often located in or near sanctuaries.