Greek Theatre 1
What is one way Ancient Greek theatre has influenced theatre today?
Introducing tragedy
Using a chorus
Audience Emotion
What do myths reveal about the relationship between Greek Gods and humans?
Reveals a complex, intimate, and often volatile relationship
How old is Japanese theatre?
Over 600 years old
Around what year did Commedia begin?
The 16th Century (1500s)
When did melodrama become popular?
In the early 19th century
What is the building in the back of the stage called?
Skene
How did the geography of Greece shape their myths?
By rooting, divine, heroic, and natural tales in most, tangible and dramatic landscapes.
How are puppets used in Japanese theatre?
To show emotion
What is Commedia dell'arte
Improvised Italian comedy
What type of acting does melodrama use?
Exaggerated emotion
Where do Greek stories usually come from?
Legends
Why were transformation myths so common?
Served as powerful, universal tools for ancient cultures to explain the unknown.
Who founded Japanese kabuki theatre?
A female dancer named Okuni
What is one example of a lover stock character?
Innamorati
What type of plots or characters are used in Melodrama?
Fast action plots featuring stories with villains, heroes, and damsels in distress.
How do myths of heroes like Perseus or Jason reflect the Greek values of bravery and cleverness?
Showcasing how they used divine assistance, wit and courage to overcome odds, monsters, and tasks.
How do Actors use traditional makeup?
Makeup is used to emotion and depict deities like demons and gods
Why did they wear masks?
To show their stock characters
What is the audience supposed to feel when watching the show?
Emotionally connected to the characters
What was the symbolic significance of the “monsters” in Greek mythology
Chaotic forces of nature, moral dilemmas, and hidden dangers of human psyche, acting as obstacles for heroes to overcome.
What is a Noh mask and where was it used?
A decorative, hand-carved wooden mask used on stage
When a mask has a bigger nose, what does that mean?
The longer/bigger the nose, the dumber the character.