Ancient Theater

700 B.C.E.-410 C.E.

(Greek and Roman Theater)
Greek Theater European theater began
in Ancient Greece. It began around 700
B.C. with festivals honoring their many
gods such as, Dionysus (Di-on-i-sus),
the god of wine and fertility. This
religious festival was called, ―The Cult
of Dionysus.‖ The city-state of Athens
was the center of a significant cultural,
political, and military power during this
period and where the festivals and
competitions were usually performed.
The three well-known Greek tragedy
playwrights were Sophocles, Euripides
and Aeschylus.