Greek Theater

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Across
  1. 3. A formal debate, contest, or dramatic conflict between two characters
  2. 4. The critical moment of recognition or discovery, such as a character realizing their true identity
  3. 5. Excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a character's tragic downfall
  4. 6. A short, wild play mocking a mythological theme, performed between tragedies
  5. 8. The emotional cleansing or purification felt by the audience after a tragedy
  6. 9. The historical figure considered to be the very first Greek actor
  7. 11. A wild, passionate hymn sung and danced by a chorus in honor of the wine god
  8. 12. The plot device where a god appears via crane to abruptly resolve a hopeless situation
  9. 14. Thick-soled platform boots worn by tragic actors to look taller
  10. 17. A crane used to lift actors playing gods, giving the illusion of flight
  11. 19. The Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater
  12. 21. The building or backdrop behind the ancient Greek stage
  13. 23. The high-ranking Athenian state official who chose the plays and financial backers for the festival
  14. 25. The philosophical concept of the imitation of life and human action in art
  15. 27. The introductory monologue or dialogue establishing the play's background before the chorus enters
  16. 28. Comic playwright who wrote The Frogs and Lysistrata
  17. 31. The final scene or departure song at the end of a Greek play
  18. 32. A sudden reversal of fortune or unexpected turn of events for the protagonist
  19. 33. A smaller winter dramatic festival in Athens, primarily focused on comedy
  20. 35. The main character or principal actor in a Greek drama
  21. 36. The massive annual spring festival in Athens where playwrights competed
  22. 37. A lighthearted Greek play with a funny plot, and a happy ending
Down
  1. 1. Ancient playwright famous for writing Medea and The Trojan Women
  2. 2. A group of performers who sang, danced, and narrated the play's action together
  3. 7. A serious drama focusing on human suffering, and a disastrous downfall
  4. 9. The third actor, introduced to create more complex character dynamics
  5. 10. The circular performance space where the Greek chorus danced and sang
  6. 12. The wide horizontal walkway or aisle separating the lower and upper tiers of audience seating
  7. 13. The side entrance paths used by the chorus to enter the theater
  8. 15. The seating area for the audience in an ancient Greek theater
  9. 16. A wealthy Athenian citizen who funded the chorus as a civic and religious duty
  10. 18. A wheeled platform rolled out from the backstage to reveal off-stage violence
  11. 20. Greek playwright who wrote the famous tragedy, Oedipus Rex
  12. 22. A tragic flaw or fatal error in judgment that leads to a hero's downfall
  13. 23. The dramatist often called the "Father of Tragedy" who wrote the Oresteia
  14. 24. The counter-movement of the chorus, moving back from left to right
  15. 26. A facial covering worn by Greek actors to change characters or show emotions
  16. 29. The second actor, introduced to allow for on-stage dialogue
  17. 30. The raised platform or terrace in front of the skene where actors performed
  18. 34. The first movement of the Greek chorus as they danced from right to left