Ancient Greek theatre: everything you wanted to know
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Introduction
This chapter explores the theatrical traditions of ancient Greece, covering the audience preferences for tragedy and comedy, crowd behaviors during performances, and the cultural significance of the god Dionysus in Athenian festivals. Classicist Sarah Nuter provides insights into ancient Greek theater, from stage management to the enduring influence of ancient plays on modern theater.
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