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Delve into the world of ancient Greek theatre and explore the dynamics of tragedy and comedy. Discover the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, as well as the satire of Aristophanes and Menander. Uncover the structure of Greek plays, from tragedies to satyr plays, and the portrayal of human experiences like love, loss, and power. Dive into the intricate narratives that captivated audiences in ancient Greece.
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Greek Theatre – The Greeks were the first people to write and perform plays. The earliest Greek plays were tragedies. In a tragedy, the lead character struggles against fate only to be doomed after a lot of suffering. The three most famous early Greek playwrights are Aeschylus, Soposcles and Euripdies. • Where do you think the following people would sit? • Priests • VIP’s and other officials • Ordinary Athenians
Imagine you are a wannabie Greek Theatre Producer/Director/Writer who wants to put on a play and try to solve these problems
often mocked men in power. Famous comedy writers were Aristophanes and later Menander. • Comedy - • Tragedy - • Satyr - short plays were performed between the acts of tragedies. They made fun of the predicament of the tragedy's characters plays about love, loss, pride, the abuse of power. These were often about the gods and men. Usually one character commits a great crime, then realizes his error. The three great playwrights of tragedy were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Make some notes from your textbook p.132 on Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides
