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The Greek Theatre is a historic outdoor venue in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, that hosts concerts, comedy shows and other events. See the upcoming schedule, buy tickets, enjoy food and drink, and learn about the theatre's history.
Theatre of ancient Greece. Bronze statue of a Greek actor, 150–100 BC. The half-mask over the eyes and nose identifies the figure as an actor. He wears a man's conical cap but female garments, following the Greek custom of men playing the roles of women. Later, slave women were brought in to play minor female characters and in comedy as well.
Jul 14, 2016 · Definition. 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 two types of Greek drama would be hugely popular and performances spread around the Mediterranean and influenced Hellenistic and Roman theatre.
- Mark Cartwright
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An overview of the history and features of the Greek theater, from its origins in the fifth century B.C. to the Hellenistic period. Learn about the orchestra, the chorus, the skene, the actors, the masks, and the plays of Aeschylus, Sophokles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. See examples of vase paintings and terracotta figurines that depict the theater and its performers.
Apr 22, 2016 · Learn about the origins, features, and examples of ancient Greek theatres where comedy, tragedy, and satyr plays were performed. Explore the evolution of theatres from wood to stone, and their architectural elements and acoustics.
- Mark Cartwright
2700 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90027 1-844-LAGREEK
Directed by Beth Josephsen. July 22 – August 8, 2021. Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm. Schiller Park (German Village), Amphitheatre Stage. While the classical Greek myth at the root of this play focuses on Orpheus, and his attempts to retrieve his bride from Hades after tragedy befalls on their wedding day, this modern retelling examines ...
