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Did the Ancient Greek theatre have programs?
No, the audience came to experience and absorb the message contained in the tragedies, and be diverted by the satyr plays and entertained by the comedies. They knew the playwrights and actors, and didn't want or ned a piece of paper to tell them what was going on and who was who.
Why was Greek theatres shaped like big domes?
Ancient Greek theatre was designed as an art form: Tragedy--the stories of the deaths of heroes and gods, the wars that were fought, and romance. And of course, comedy--the tellings of funny, and humorous events and made-up stories and myths. Myths, in general, were made up to explain why certain things work the way that they do and are the way they are. They also tell stories with morals behind them, such as King Midas..he had The "GOLDEN TOUCH"...the moral behind this particular story is be careful what you wish for .because he wished he was wealthy and that everything he touched would turn to gold, he could not hold his brand new baby, and when he did , he turned it to gold. anywho, that is why greek theatre was designed how it was.
What stories did tocobaga Indians tell?
tocobaga stories
Did Aztecs tell stories?
Every culture tells stories. That why we have history today
When were performances from ancient Greek held?
Greek theatre originated in singing and dancing for the gods in a forest glade. It developed to introducing acting parts added on to tell a story, and brought in audience participation, which meant building theatres and stages.
What was a cycle of plays?
please someone just tell me.................................... what was a cycle of plays in greek theatre,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, please cuz i dont have a clue k
What Greek stories did Zeus tell?
Zeus did not tell stories, he was in them.
Greek theatre how the audience can tell if there male or female?
They would be costumed as a male or female
Why were stories such as Atlantis so important to the Hellinic Greek period?
Most ancient Greek stories tell about how angry and vengeful the gods could be. Probably these stories were used as a warning for people to behave and be respectful.
Why did Greek pots tell stories?
I find this a good idea. The Greek paintings, that told stories, are all destroyed. But many of the pots are still with us. Be grateful! The easiest way to tell a story is though symbols and metaphors.
How did the Greek people find out about the Greek gods?
The Greeks learned their stories of their mythology in various ways. Entertainers would stage plays that told the stories. Wandering bards or their equivalent would entertain by reciting the stories. Parents would tell the stories to their children. Acquaintances would tell stories to each other (much like people talk about TV shows now or gossip). Religious leaders would tell the stories to the people who came to worship.
When where medieval plays peformed?
Generally in churches. The plays of this time were put on by the church to tell bible stories. Later, guilds will sponsor the passion plays.
Did the Ancient Greek theatre have programs?
No, the audience came to experience and absorb the message contained in the tragedies, and be diverted by the satyr plays and entertained by the comedies. They knew the playwrights and actors, and didn't want or ned a piece of paper to tell them what was going on and who was who.
Why was Greek theatres shaped like big domes?
Ancient Greek theatre was designed as an art form: Tragedy--the stories of the deaths of heroes and gods, the wars that were fought, and romance. And of course, comedy--the tellings of funny, and humorous events and made-up stories and myths. Myths, in general, were made up to explain why certain things work the way that they do and are the way they are. They also tell stories with morals behind them, such as King Midas..he had The "GOLDEN TOUCH"...the moral behind this particular story is be careful what you wish for .because he wished he was wealthy and that everything he touched would turn to gold, he could not hold his brand new baby, and when he did , he turned it to gold. anywho, that is why greek theatre was designed how it was.
Who was the first Greek to tell stories and poems?
That is impossible to say. Storytelling went on for hundreds of years as part of Greek culture, but Homer is credited with composing the Greek national epics "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
What is the role of Greek Mythology?
Greek Mythology is just like the stories we tell today in books, films etc, and played the same role in the entertainment of the Ancient Greeks.
What other stories did William Shakespeare write apart from Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare wrote at least thirty-eight plays and two narrative poems which all tell stories. In fact, the plays often tell two or more stories at the same time. You can find summaries of the stories in an encyclopedia or a book about Shakespeare or in a book like Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare which tells them in a form designed for Victorian children.
