Greek Theatre

2. – The first known playwright and actor, winner of the first recorded theatrical contest in 534 B.C.; origin of the term "thespian."
5. Dionysia – The major Athenian festival where theatrical performances were presented as offerings to Dionysus.
6. Poetry – Long narrative poems like The Iliad and The Odyssey that influenced Greek drama.
7. Spectator – The role of the chorus, reacting to the play as the playwright intended the audience to respond.
9. – Worn by Greek actors to facilitate quick role changes, project emotions, and allow male actors to portray female characters.
11. – A group of 15 men who sang and danced between dramatic episodes, representing the voice of the community or the playwright’s perspective.
12. – The Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, honored at Greek drama festivals.
14. – Ancient Greek poet whose epic works, The Iliad and The Odyssey, significantly influenced Greek drama.
16. – An altar located at the center of the orchestra, used for religious purposes.
17. – The "seeing place" in a Greek theater, where the audience sat.
18. Play – A short, comedic play performed after three tragedies, often parodying Greek myths with a chorus of satyrs.

1. Festival – A key component of Greek theater, with performances dedicated to honoring the gods, particularly Dionysus.
3. – A structure behind the orchestra, used as a backdrop and for costume changes.
4. (Off-stage) – Due to religious and legal restrictions, violent acts were never shown on stage; instead, they occurred off-stage and were reported by messengers.
8. – Non-speaking extras who participated in Greek theater productions.
10. – The performers in Greek drama, initially limited to one, then expanded to three per playwright by 430 B.C.
12. – A form of storytelling through performance, originating from a Greek verb meaning "to do" or "to act."
13. – The circular performance space where the chorus performed, approximately 65 feet in diameter.
15. – A serious drama that explores themes of fate, destiny, and human suffering, often featuring a tragic hero.