Greek Theater has always been the backbone of theater today. Almost every city had a theater. They were built on hillsides and could fit up to 18,000 spectators.
All the actors were men. They wore masks exaggerating an emotion and the mouth usually was used to amplify the actor's voice.
Plays were either a tragedy or comedy.
In the comedic plays the actors wore bright, cheerful colors.
In the tragedy the actors wore dark, gloomy colors.
The plays were either spoken or sung.
All the actors were men. They wore masks exaggerating an emotion and the mouth usually was used to amplify the actor's voice.
Plays were either a tragedy or comedy.
In the comedic plays the actors wore bright, cheerful colors.
In the tragedy the actors wore dark, gloomy colors.
The plays were either spoken or sung.