How is ancient Greek theatre different from contemporary?
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ANCIENT GREEK PURPOSE -
In ancient Greece, festivals were mainly held at the Great Dionysia. This was the oldest theatre in Greece and many of the most well known Greek plays were performed here. The patron of the
theatre was the God Dionysus and there was a temple nearby which was dedicated in his honour. There was also a statue of the patron Goddess Athene.
CONTEMPORARY PURPOSE -
Today there are no links between religion and popular mainstream theatre, we live in a multi-cultural/multi faith society with the commercial theatre industries main aim being to be financially viable
In ancient Greece, festivals were mainly held at the Great Dionysia. This was the oldest theatre in Greece and many of the most well known Greek plays were performed here. The patron of the
theatre was the God Dionysus and there was a temple nearby which was dedicated in his honour. There was also a statue of the patron Goddess Athene.
CONTEMPORARY PURPOSE -
Today there are no links between religion and popular mainstream theatre, we live in a multi-cultural/multi faith society with the commercial theatre industries main aim being to be financially viable
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➡️Ancient Greek drama was a central part of the social and entertainment lives of the Ancient Greek people. Each year, there was a drama competition held as part of the Festival of Dionysus. The plays would each be performed for the large audience and one playwright would win recognition for having written the best play. Winning this prize was a great honor, even though it was not accompanied by a large financial sum or other physical object: the prize was more about the reputation of the playwright and bragging rights. The community would gather to watch the plays, and in the case of tragedies, would experience catharsis. This means that through watching the tragic fall of the hero, the audience would purge their emotions, feeling cleansed by the experience. The community also saw itself represented in the Chorus, which provided both entertainment and social commentary during the plays. Finally, as part of the Festival of Dionysus, one of the Greek gods, the drama festival and competition were inherently religious rites. The masks worn by characters in the play were also part of a religious ritual, in addition to serving the practical purpose of allowing actors to play more than one role.
➡️Ancient Greek drama was a central part of the social and entertainment lives of the Ancient Greek people. Each year, there was a drama competition held as part of the Festival of Dionysus. The plays would each be performed for the large audience and one playwright would win recognition for having written the best play. Winning this prize was a great honor, even though it was not accompanied by a large financial sum or other physical object: the prize was more about the reputation of the playwright and bragging rights. The community would gather to watch the plays, and in the case of tragedies, would experience catharsis. This means that through watching the tragic fall of the hero, the audience would purge their emotions, feeling cleansed by the experience. The community also saw itself represented in the Chorus, which provided both entertainment and social commentary during the plays. Finally, as part of the Festival of Dionysus, one of the Greek gods, the drama festival and competition were inherently religious rites. The masks worn by characters in the play were also part of a religious ritual, in addition to serving the practical purpose of allowing actors to play more than one role.
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