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.
Thespis, Aeschylus and Sophocles were some of the key players innovating theater in their time. Their innovations changed the way stories were told. What was gained theatrically by shrinking the role of the chorus and increasing the number of actors on stage?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Melanie Sirof
- Director Andrew Foerster
- Sound Designer Devin Polaski
- Narrator Addison Anderson, George Zaidan
