The author examines the ancient stage games of the Greeks and Romans, their features and attributes; gives the periodization of stage work in Athens and Rome. The state-public foundations of Attic (Greek) and Roman stage games are investigated, in particular the establishment of games - their types, reasons for them, the time and place of celebration, as well as the order of celebration; describes the relationships of persons who took part in the games - actors, directors, spectators, poets, etc. External means of presentation are considered: theater buildings, stage, scenery, costumes, masks. The forms of ancient performances are described, as well as the components of stage actions - exit and removal from the stage, musical accompaniment, facial expressions, dance, song and oral performances. In conclusion, a general description of Greek and Roman artistic art is given.