Acting In History!

    Do you like dramas and acting?  Neither do I.  But for those who do like them, the Athenians were the first to write plays, or stories written performed by actors.  Many of the festivals featured tragedies or serious dramas usually ending in a disaster for the protagonist.   The discovery of plays of all types was made during the Golden Age, this, along with many other remarkable achievements.  Shortly after their newfound hobby, acting became popular over the whole Greek world.

    While acting was at it’s pinnacle in Greece, artists also discovered writing comedies.  Writers like Aristophanes created shows making fun of popular citizens and politicians, jokes were also made targeting the customs of the city life.  The freedom of the Athens accepted this type of humor and embraced it.

    Even though it this article didn’t help me to enjoy acting more, maybe it will convince you to become a professional actor.