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The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof

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The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical innovations that made the way for Broadway.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Melanie Sirof
Director
Andrew Foerster
Sound Designer
Devin Polaski
Narrator
Addison Anderson, George Zaidan

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