Theatre History pt. 1

5. was largely an imitation of greek drama, focused on comedic representations
6. only surviving greek trilogy to this day
7. actors portraying the gods delivered their monologues on this
8. three plays related by theme, myth, or characters
9. god of fertility, wine, and theatre
11. intended to be read rather than performed
12. term used for creators of theatre
14. was more interested in people's lives over religious views of his day
16. where actors changed masks and costumes
17. expanded the number of actors and reduced the size of the chorus
18. a cranelike hoist that permitted actors to appear above the stage as if flying
21. large circular arenas that were surrounded by tiers of seats
23. considered nothing sacred and was a skilled satirist
24. writer of bombastic tragedies-only person to attempt something close to a play

1. performances were held in the open on hillsides surrounding a circular area called this
2. allows his characters to question fate and the wills of the gods
3. means "goat song" named after sacrificing one to the gods
4. plays that showed the clash between the will of the gods and the ambitions and desires of humanity
9. means "god from the machine"
10. based on Greek mythology and were rife with with mock drunkenness, brazen sexuality, pranks, sight gags, and general merriment
13. the first actor, stepped from the chorus and spoke dialogue to other members
15. euripides emphasized this-human sorrow and compassion
19. father of tragedy
20. group of chanters, served to drive the story forward
22. derived from the word tragos