Greek theatre and choral work

In roughly which year did Greek Theatre originate?

• Approx. 1000 BC

• Approx. 550 BC

• Approx. 30 AD

• Approx. 600 AD

The actors were all...

• Women

• Slaves

• Men

The performances took place outside in a semi-circular venue called a...

• Proscenium

• Auditorium

• Amphitheatre

• Stage

Which of the following is NOT a famous Greek playwright?

• Aristotle

• Aeschylus

• Euripides

• Sophocles

What did the actors wear when performing?

• A mask

• A hat

• A pair of trousers

• A necklace

A chorus might choose to speak together and at the same time. What do we call this?

• Speaking in unison

• Speaking in tongues

• Speaking ill of the dead

• Speaking nonsense

A movement typically made with your hand and that communicates meaning is known as a...

• Jester

• Indicator

• Gesture

• Signal

Which of these is NOT a vocal skill used by actors in performance?

• Volume

• Pitch

• Pace

• Posture

Which of the following best describes CHORAL MOVEMENT?

• A dance taught by a teacher

• A section of a piece of music

• Rehearsed movement performed by a group of performers

• Using blocks in performance

A group of performers would often help to tell the story, add spectacle and present the reaction of the community. This group is known as the...

• Throng

• Chorus

• Society

• Forum