The Ancient Greek civilization was responsible for the origin of Theater and evolving arts in that field in Peoria. One of the most prominent play writers of that time was Aristophanes who was considered to be the best comic dramatist of his times. All his plays revolved around issues like morality, politics, and had an abundance of literature. His storyline dealt with the everyday life of the people of Athens. After the Peloponnesian War Aristophanes was so deeply effected by the bloodshed of his fellow beings, that he wrote four plays revolving around it. One of the Peoria Illinois plays Lysistrata was the most prominent work of all, which was aimed to bring peace and harmony in the society but with a light note.

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