Greek Theater

Greek Theater

Structure of the ChorusAll male (comprising of 15-20 men)

Always on stage

Sang and danced sideways on stage

Wore wigs, masks, boots, etc.

Leader of the chorus would speak to the main character or chorus

Function of the ChorusSet the tone

Give background information

Summarize events

Give advice

Act like a jury

Roots in Worship of Dionysus

God of wine and revelry

Dionysus Theater in Athens

Chorus

Masks of Greek Theater

Masks of Greek Theater

Masks of Greek Theater

Maenads and Satyrs

Dionysus and Satyrs

Sophocles

Delphi

Delphi

Oracle of Delphi

Oedipus and Sphinx