The Conventions Of classic Greek Tragedy mention the role of thespis, Dionysus The Chorus and the Dithyramb

Where it all started........ The origins of the theatre date back to the fifth century bc, although it has also been argued that the ancient Egyptians may have been conducting there own dramas as early as 3ooobc there is no hardcore evidence that this is true, as said by Aristotle a crowning of a king is a firm reality not an imitation and a play is an imitation of an action [drama] not an action …

…required was a circular dancing area for the chorus (orchestra) at the base of a gently sloping hill, which had crafted stone seats in a church pue style shape this is where spectators could sit and watch the performance. There would have been a gathering of around fifteen hundred people and because the acoustic setup was designed so well the voices amplified of the structure and all could hear as clear as the front row.