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Traditionally, women did not. Men would wear masks and clothes that told the audience they were female, but women weren't aloud to act onstage. Women had very strict rules (unless they're Spartans :P) about such things.
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Did both men and women act in greek classical dramas?
No. Theatre in ancient Greece was composed of all men.
Could women attend greek plays?
yes they could attend them but they couldn't act in them so men had to act out the women's parts!!
What is the greek word of drama?
Drama (formally a deed, an act, an accomplishment, an executed duty, from the verb dra-o), in classical Greek means any stage production, especially a tragedy.
What are the release dates for Short Short Dramas - 1952 Act of Bravery 1-46?
Short Short Dramas - 1952 Act of Bravery 1-46 was released on: USA: 5 March 1953
Were greek women allowed to take part in or watch plays?
No women were not allowed to act in the theater but were allowed to dance for a small while in the chorus in front of the stage. Women were not allowed to act as it was considered unwomanly and dishonourable.
How many dramas did sukrita act in?
i think sukrita acts in7,8 drama's
Why couldn't Greek women act?
Call it male oppression, tradition or whatever. Basically society didn't accept females on stage.
What is women protection act?
There is no women protection act.
What are the classical allusions referred in Duchess of Malfi?
Some classical allusions in "The Duchess of Malfi" include references to Greek and Roman mythology, such as the character of the Duchess resembling a tragic figure like Medea. The play also alludes to classical literature, like when Ferdinand mentions Ovid's "Metamorphoses" in Act 5. The use of these allusions adds depth and complexity to the characters and themes in the play.
Did any women act on stage in the globe?
No Elizabethan women did not act on stage. men played the women.
Why weren't women allowed to act in ancient Greek theater?
Men played womens roles in greek theatre and, all of the men wore masks, women hardly came out of the house let alone do a play in the theatre.
What has the author Sarah Walton Miller written?
Sarah Walton Miller has written: 'Devotional Dramas for the Christian Life' 'Quintet, five one-act plays' -- subject(s): One-act plays, American 'Christmas drama for youth' -- subject(s): Christmas plays 'Devotional Dramas for Mission Witness' 'Bible dramas for older boys & girls' -- subject(s): Bible plays, Plays 'A variety book of puppet scripts' -- subject(s): Puppet theater in Christian education
