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First Actor Mentioned in Recorded History: I-kher-nefert
First Known Producer/Director: Thespis

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click the above for information on Greek and Roman masks



Didaskalia

Didaskalia is an electronic resource and journal dedicated to the study of ancient Greek and Roman drama in performance.


Theatres, Odeons, Amphitheatres & Stadiums

EUROPE: ALBANIA, FRANCE, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, ITALY, SPAIN MIDDLE EAST: JORDAN: AMMAN, GERASA, PETRA SYRIA: BOSRA, GABALA, PALMIRA TURKEY: AIZANOI, AFRODISIAS, ARYCANDA, ASPENDOS, DIOCESAREA EFESO, KAS, LATONA,LYMIA FINIKE, MILETO, NICEA, PATARA, PERGAMO, PERGE, PINARA, PRIENE, SIDE, TROY, XANTHOS


Illustrated Greek Drama

The actors and the chorus - Costumes and scenic appearance, description of an Ancient Theatre,machines used in ancient theatre, The form of the play Masks


Theatre of Marcellus

3D computer model of the Theatre of Marcellus based on old drawings and the remnants of the original Theatre.




Acta est fabula, plaudite!

The play is over, applaud!
(Said to have been Emperor Augustus' last words)