23. *Women were not allowed to perform in Ancient Greece. Actor Characteristics: Responsible Reasonable Articulate Poise Connects to character Step Three: Auditions
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25. 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. Step Five: Masks
26. 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. Step Six: Props
27. 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. Step Six: Props(continued)
28. Step Seven: Chorus 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.
29. Sat on a flattened terrace at the foot of a hill. Played along with the mood of the scene. Step Eight: Orchestra
30. Step Nine: Stage Make sure everyone is in place and on cue. The stages were a simple, half-circular space. Examples:
31. Perform your play. Have great success. CONGRATULATIONS! Step Ten: Lights, Camera, Action!