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The art of theater originated from the
rituals and ceremonies of our
ancestors, this rites incorporated with
costumes, song and dance. It soon
included movements and acting that
became not only informative but
entertaining as well.
Greek Theater
The origins of Greek theater were in connection
with honoring the gods specifically the god of
fertility and wine, Dionysus. The festival was
celebrated as a competition among the
playwrights.
There are two types of Greek Play:
Tragedy -a play in which the main character
goes through a series of events that leads to
his/her own downfall.