Greek Theatre

Greek Theatre provides a general introduction to the theatre of the ancient Greeks, with activities, teaching ideas and background information for two of the greatest Greek dramas: Antigone and Medea.

The activities for each play put an emphasis on the plays as performance:

• setting the scene
• text into performance
• staging
• language and themes

Contents of Greek Theatre

• Introduction to Greek Theatre                    
• Background Information
• Creating the Theatre - Familiarisation Exercise
• Acting With Masks - Performance Exercise
• The Context of Greek Theatre - Dramatic Conventions
• Genres - Discussion
• Tragedy - Dramatic Conventions

Antigone

• Introduction to Antigone - Setting the Scene
• Introducing the Text - Text Into Performance
• Considering the Chorus - Text Into Performance
• The Play Grid - Staging
• Casting - Staging
• Antigone and the Tragic Genre - Background

Medea

• Introduction - Background Information
• The Exposition - Setting the Scene
• Begging for Time: Space & Power - Staging
• Plans for Revenge - Tension Graphs
• The Verse of the Chorus - Language
• The Prosecution and the Defence - Theme
• Dialogue and Mask Work - Staging
• Physical Theatre - Staging
• The Play Grid - Staging
• Casting - Staging
• Medea and the Tragic Genre - Background