Greek theater has had many influences on today's theater and literature. Common elements from today's productions can be traced back to Ancient Greece. Here, you will learn more about Ancient Greek drama.
Greek tragedies originate from the 6th century B.C. at festivals for Dionysus. Today, the genre of tragedy has expanded to include much more than it did originally.
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Comedies can be traced back to Ancient Greece. They emerged from disorganized celebrations of Dionysus. They satirized issues of the time, like they continue to do today.
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Ancient Greece had many playwrights from their different ages of tragedies and comedies. These playwrights helped drama evolve into what it is today.
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The quality of the plays relied heavily on how they were performed. The actors, chorus, and the stage itself all came together to assist in delivering an amazing performance to the audience.
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