In Greek tragedies the main character struggles against fate, or events.

A combination of outside force sometimes overpowers the main character.

Heroes might have been punished for the sin of pride.

Tragedies are thought to have been invented in Athens in 530 B.C.E., by a man named Thespis.

A tragedy Script Actors(male only*) Costumes Masks Props Chorus Orchestra Stage

Create a story that you want to perform.

Main character needs to struggle!

Have an outside force that tries to harm the hero.

Have ALL materials that were listed.

REMINDER: Create the tragedy all on your own

DO NOT use someone else’s story.

Tip: Write down all of your ideas, so you won’t forget them.

Create meaningful and interesting dialogue.

Have climax in story.

No useless information.

Have someone proof-read your script.

Make any changes you feel necessary.

Performers MUST be male. - *Women were not allowed to perform in Ancient

Greece.

Actor Characteristics: Responsible

Reasonable

Articulate

Poise

Connects to character

Costume choices will depend on your play.

In gloomy scenes use colors like: dark grey, blue, light grey and white.

If tragedy has a happy point in it use:light red, maroon and purples.

Do not have costumes tooflashy or bright.

You don’t want to distract the audience too much.

Use masks to show different emotions.

They can be used to switch roles for one actor.

You can purchase them at carnivals, antique shops or Halloween stores.

Masks also show if a character is female.

In 465 B.C.E., playwrights began using backdrops for scenery.

Depending on your tragedy you may not need all of the props listed below.

Deus ex Machina- Crane used to make actors look like they were flying.

Ekeclema- A wheeled wagon used to bring dead characters out for the audience to see.

Trap Doors- A door located on the stage that opens, so an actor can get on or off the stage quickly.

Pinakes- Picture hung into the scene to show landscape.

Thyromata- Complex pictures built into the second level scene.

Made up of 51 people.

Thespis, creator of Greek tragedy, separated himself from the chorus and spoke the words, which was not usually done.

The chorus describes what just happened, or tells where the scene is located.

Sat on a flattened terrace at the foot of a hill.

Played along with the mood of the scene.

Make sure everyone is in place and on cue.

The stages were a simple, half-circular space.

Examples:

Perform your play.

Have great success.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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