EPISODE · Nov 23, 2022 · 8 MIN
Thespis of Icaria becomes the world's first actor - November 23rd, 534 BC
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On this day in 534 BC, an ancient Greek performer named Thespis became the first known actor to portray a character on stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this day in 534 BC, an ancient Greek performer named Thespis became the first known actor to portray a character on stage.
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