The Greek Theater: Producing and Staging Plays

Uncover the origins of Greek drama, and how it evolved into the form of a chorus and masked actors. Learn about early theater festivals; the elements of a Greek theater; and how plays were selected, financed, and performed. Finally, study the rituals of theater going, the use of key theatrical devices and stage machinery, and the story of how the Greeks’ iconic plays survived into the modern era.

English
  • Originally Aired January 15, 2020
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 25, 2021 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified December 25, 2021 by
    RicaRaducanu