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SHS CREATIVE WRITING MODULE
Quarter 2 – Module 9.1: People Clap When Gods Cry and
Laugh; The Parts of Greek Stage
Identifying the Parts of Greek Stage
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To dos:
1. Identify the individual parts of the Greek stage;
2. Describe how actors move around the Greek stage during ancient
times; and
3. Create a miniature Greek Stage.
Literary Terms refer to the technique, style, and formatting used by writers and
speakers to show emphasis, beauty, and strength of composition.
Direction: Use a literary dictionary and search for the meaning of the following
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terms. Write your answers on the space provided for each it
1. Greek - ___________________________________________________________
2. Greek tragedy -_____________________________________________________
3. Greek Comedy- ____________________________________________________
4. Athens- ___________________________________________________________
5. Polis- _____________________________________________________________
Have you ever heard of the Greatest Theater in the World? Unfold and be
amazed of the mysteries of this structure.
Direction: Watch the video The Greatest Theater uploaded by Discovery UK.
After watching, answer the questions that follow.
Guide Questions:
1. What makes the Greatest Theater mysterious?
Greek tragedies and comedies were always performed in outdoor theaters with
wonderful acoustics and seemingly open to all of the male populace (the
presence of women is contested). Early Greek theaters were probably little
more than open areas in city centers or
next to hillsides where the audience, ‘Due to the restricted number
standing or sitting, could watch and listen of actors
to the chorus singing about the exploits of each performer had to take on
a god or hero. From the late 6th century multiple roles
BC to the 4th and 3rd centuries BC there where the use of masks,
was a gradual evolution towards more costumes, voice & gesture
elaborate theater structures, but the basic became extremely important.’
layout of the Greek theater remained the
same. The major components of Greek theater are labeled on the diagram
above.
Orchestra: The orchestra (literally, "dancing space") was normally circular. It was
a level space where the chorus would dance, sing, and interact with the actors
who were on the stage near the skene. The earliest orchestras were simply made
of hard earth, but in the Classical period some orchestras began to be paved
with marble and other materials. In the center of the orchestra there was often
a thymele, or altar. The orchestra of the theater of Dionysus in Athens was about
60 feet in diameter.
Theatron: The theatron (literally, "viewing-place") is where the spectators sat. The
theatron was usually part of hillside overlooking the orchestra, and often
wrapped around a large portion of the orchestra (see the diagram above).
Spectators in the fifth century BC probably sat on cushions or boards, but by the
fourth century the theatron of many Greek theaters had marble seats.
Skene: The skene (literally, "tent") was the building directly behind the stage.
During the 5th century, the stage of the theater of Dionysus in Athens was
probably raised only two or three steps above the level of the orchestra, and
was perhaps 25 feet wide and 10 feet deep. The skene was directly in back of
the stage, and was usually decorated as a palace, temple, or other building,
depending on the needs of the play. It had at least one set of doors, and actors
could make entrances and exits through them. There was also access to the roof
of the skene from behind, so that actors playing gods and other characters
(such as the Watchman at the beginning of Aeschylus' Agamemnon) could
appear on the roof, if needed.
Parodos: The parodoi (literally, "passageways") are the paths by which the
chorus and some actors (such as those representing messengers or people
returning from abroad) made their entrances and exits. The audience also used
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them to enter and exit the theater before and after the performance.
Staging a Play
Here are the basic parts of a greek tragedy, Agamemnon that will show you
how actors move around the stage with sample script.
1. Prologue: 1-39
The watchman tells about the hardships of his long watch and jumps for joy
when he sees the beacon announcing the fall of Troy.
2. Parodos: 40-257
The chorus enters, dancing and singing. They describe the events surrounding
the sailing of the fleet for Troy ten years earlier, including Agamemnon's
sacrifice of his daughter Iphigeneia.
10. What part of the Greek theatre is the blank box on?
12. Greek theatres had excellent acoustics despite being able to seat up to
65,000 people.
-False -True
13. What symbolic object was placed in the middle of the orchestra?
-A goat -A mask -A bonfire -An alter
14. Greek masks are thought to have included a sort of built in megaphone to
help audiences hear.
-True -False
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15.To the Greeks, the "Chorus" meant
Greek theatre began in the 6th century BCE in Athens with the performance of
tragedy plays at religious festivals. These, in turn, inspired the genre of Greek
comedy plays.
The parts of the Greek stage have different functions.
Direction: Identify the functions of each part of the Greek Stage. Use a specific
color for each part. Follow the legend below:
Theatron Parodos
Orchestra Skene
1. It is also called the dancing space. The altar is also located on this
part
Lessons are best understood when you experience doing it firsthand. At this
point, show your creativity by making your own miniature Greek stage. Follow
the pointers below:
The basic structure of a Greek tragedy is fairly simple. After a prologue spoken
by one or more characters, the chorus enters, singing and dancing. Scenes
then alternate between spoken sections (dialogue between characters, and
between characters and chorus) and sung sections (during which the chorus
danced).
This is the end of your exploration in the Greek Stage. Did you enjoy your ride?
Fantastic!
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APPENDIX
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Distinguished Proficient Apprentice Novice