Question

By virtue of stepping out of the chorus and creating dialogue ________ is said to be both the first actor and playwright.

Answer 1

Thespis

Step-by-step explanation:

According to some Ancient Greek sources, and Aristotle in particular, Thespis was the first individual ever to appear on stage as an actor playing a character in a play (instead of talking as himself).

In other sources, besides the chorus, he is said to have introduced the first main actor.