Costumes and Sets in Greek and Shakespearian Theater Quiz

Men's Clothing in Greek and Shakespearian Theater

• Headgear was equipped with feathers and jewels
• Full-body attire was elaborate, flamboyant, colorful, stunning, and stylish
• Hair styles were brushed up, curled up, and cut close at the sides
• Hats included berets and flat caps, often worn by the lower class

Women's Clothing in Greek and Shakespearian Theater

• Full-body attire consisted of two parts: bodice and petticoat or skirt
• Ornaments included jewels, pearls, lace, artificial flowers, braid, and embroidery
• Lower-class women's attire featured faded bodice and petticoats

Greek and Shakespearian Theater Buildings

• Greek theaters were round in shape and amphitheater-style
• Shakespearian theaters were octagonal or round in shape
• The stage may or may not have been protected by a canopy
• The mid-stage area allowed for intimacy with the audience

Language and Poetry in Greek and Shakespearian Theater

• Language was characterized by magnificent poetry and an unrivaled use of tone and complex word meanings
• This made the plays more dramatic and appealing

Elements of a Musical: Score

• A score is written by the composer of the songs
• It is the music for the entire play or show