Greek Theater
Middle Ages
Prehistoric Theater
Vocabulary
Script Writing
200
What was a pageant wagon?
A movable stage, used in religious plays.
200
What did the Shaman do?
Lead religious ceremonies
200
A play where the lead suffers a tragic end
Tragedy
200
Francis Bacon caught Shakespeare stealing points
-500
400
Why would the Greeks use masks?
To show expressions to the crowd,and for projection
400
Why was theater made illegal after the fall of the Roman Empire?
The theater was seen as inappropriate and sinful and had been used in cruel ways.
400
How did theater start?
Hunters telling non-hunters how the hunt went.
400
A religious play
Trope
400
What is a line?
When one character is speaking.
600
What would people win if they won the play competition?
A wreath and money
600
Who ordered Tropes to be moved outside?'
Pope Innocent II
600
What were animal skins used for?
Costumes
600
Shakespeare has smiled upon you
Plus 2,000 points
600
What is a scene?
a section of the script, much like a chapter of a book.
800
Who was the first actor?
Thespis
800
Who brought theater back after it became illegal and why?
The church, told the story of Jesus because very few people could read.
800
Why is there very little information about this time?
Lack of written record
800
A comedic play that makes fun of something
Satire
800
What is dialogue?
When a character is speaking.
1000
What type of play made fun of greek legends
Satyre
1000
What was a cycle?
a set of religious plays done together.
1000
Why did they do the rituals?
The thought it would bring success.
1000
To Copy
imitate
1000
Who is the play about?
the characters.