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Classical Greek Drama BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Classical Greek DramaBACKGROUND INFORMATION
Four Reasons for Theater• Entertainment
• Religion
• Loyalty to your city-state
• Honoring local heroes
Origins• Over the centuries, harvest dances developed into the dithyramb
(dith-uh-ramb), a religious ritual performed by a chorus of men wearing masks.
The Theaters• Orchestra – Circular Dancing and Performance Area
• Skene – Rectangular Prop and Changing Room for Actors
