1. How to create a greek tragedy By: Devin Florendo

3. A combination of outside force sometimes overpowers the main character.

4. Heroes might have been punished for the sin of pride.

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

7. Script

8. Actors(male only*)

9. Costumes

10. Masks

11. Props

12. Chorus

13. Orchestra

14. Stage Materials:

17. Create meaningful and interesting dialogue.

18. Have climax in story.

19. No useless information.

20. Have someone proof-read your script.

21. Make any changes you feel necessary. Step Two: Write a Script

23. *Women were not allowed to perform in Ancient Greece. Actor Characteristics: Responsible Reasonable Articulate Poise Connects to character Step Three: Auditions

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!

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