Greek Theater. Structure of the Chorus All male (comprising of 15-20 men) Always on stage Sang and danced sideways on stage Wore wigs, masks, boots, etc.

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Greek Theater

Structure of the Chorus All male (comprising of men) Always on stage Sang and danced sideways on stage Wore wigs, masks, boots, etc. Leader of the chorus would speak to the main character or chorus Function of the Chorus Set the tone Give background information Summarize events Give advice Act like a jury

Roots in Worship of Dionysus God of wine and revelry

Dionysus Theater in Athens

Chorus

Masks of Greek Theater

Maenads and Satyrs

Dionysus and Satyrs

Sophocles

Delphi

Oracle of Delphi

Oedipus and Sphinx