History of Drama & Theater - A Jouney Through Time | Ancient Greek Theater Welcome to our deep dive into the History of Drama & Theater! In this video, we take you on an exciting journey through time, exploring the origins of drama and theater, with a special focus on Ancient Greek Theater – the birthplace of Western drama. Greece was home to hundreds of open-air arenas where citizens came together to discuss the important issues of the day. Like Broadway today, they were a place for both entert