The Quad Cities’ Genesius Guild theater opens its 69th season of free theater with the classic Greek tragedy “Oedipus ...

A notable figure who blazed the trail for Greek tragedy was a man named Thespis. A poet and actor, Thespis began to act out individual characters by switching between different masks. In its ...

From the grand stages of ancient Greece to the bustling theaters of today, the iconic comedy and drama masks have long symbolized the dual nature of theatrical storytelling. Whether you’re a ...

Monash University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU. When you hear the words Greek tragedy, you might think of white masks, or even the ongoing economic crisis ...

Developed in Athens in the 6th century B.C., Greek tragedy or tragic drama is a form of art based on human suffering. A tragedy is performed by an actor, who plays various roles by changing masks ...