This document provides an overview of Greek theater by discussing its history and key elements. It begins with a brief history, noting that Greek theater originated from festivals honoring Dionysus. It then describes the three main theatrical forms - tragedy, comedy, and satire. The document outlines some of the most well-known Greek playwrights who wrote tragedies and discusses elements of both Greek tragedy and comedy. Finally, it details the key components of outdoor Greek theaters, including the orchestra, theatron, skene, and parodoi.