Classical Theater

Classical theater refers to traditional plays from ancient cultures, primarily Greek and Roman, which laid the foundation for Western drama. It emphasizes structured dialogue, formal poetry, and themes exploring human nature, morality, and fate. These works often adhere to specific rules, like unity of time and place, and feature prominent characters and grand themes. Classical theater has influenced storytelling, stagecraft, and acting techniques, and many of its plays, such as those by Sophocles and Shakespeare, remain central to theatrical study and performance today.