The Greek Theatre
A simple yet informative introduction to theater in ancient Greece covering buildings (the Spring Festival, theater open-air buildings, the audience, the Chorus, the actors, scenery and special effects); the performers (choosing and casting the plays, costumes and masks, the company of actors) and plays (choral songs, tragedies, "Oedipus the King", "Antigone", comedies, "Peace", "Justman", "The story of Medea", with extracts from each play). Sections "Questions" and "Things to do" follow each chapter which further the student's interest and knowledge about ancient Greek theater.