Greek Theatre Crossword

2. – A humorous Greek play that often made fun of people or society, ending happily.
3. – A serious Greek play that often told the story of a hero’s downfall, usually with a moral lesson.
6. – The people watching the play; the spectators in the theatre.
9. – The building at the back of the stage used as a backdrop or for actors to change costumes.
11. – Clothing and accessories worn by actors to represent a character.
12. – Another word for an actor or someone who performs in theatre, named after Thespis, the first known Greek actor.
14. – Large, exaggerated facial coverings worn by actors to show emotion and to project their voice.
15. – The side entrances of the theatre used by actors and chorus to enter and exit the stage.
18. – The seating area of the theatre where the audience watched the performance.
19. – A group of performers who commented on the action of the play through song, dance, and recitation.

1. – A traditional story about gods, heroes, or natural events, often used as the basis for Greek plays.
4. – The country where Greek theatre originated around the 5th century BCE.
5. – A celebration or event, such as the Festival of Dionysus, during which Greek plays were performed.
7. – The Greek god of wine, fertility, and theatre; festivals in his honor included performances of plays.
8. Leader – The member of the chorus who directs the group, often speaking lines separately from the chorus.
10. – A type of play intended to tell a story through performance, including tragedy and comedy.
13. – A large, open-air theatre built into a hillside, with seating arranged in a semi-circle around the stage.
14. – The lesson or message the play teaches its audience.
16. – The circular space at the bottom of the Greek theatre where the chorus performed and danced.
17. – People who perform the roles of characters in a play.