Theater

























Introduction

Theatre is an art in which live actors perform to reveal to us something about the human condition. The word “theatre” comes from the ancient Greek word “to see,” and it reminds us that theatre involves the audience in a meaningful way. The ancient Greeks developed theatre over 2,500 years ago as part of their religious celebrations designed to increase people’s awareness of themselves, their gods, and their world.

People from the ancient world through today have loved the way they can lose themselves in the transforming experience of the theatre. Through a skillful interaction of characters, plot, staging, etc., viewers learn more about themselves as they are entertained.