Demographic Information
Where in the world was Sanskrit Drama popular in?
Egypt and India
A lot of the time, actors had to deal with not using props at all in plays.
True or False?
False.
People who were poorly dressed were considered what?
Inferior!
Sometimes, instead of using the actual props they would _____
They would do hang gestures, and body movements to act it out.
Sanskrit plays were divided into how many acts?
two acts!
How long did Sanskrit Drama last?
1200 years!
Who performed during Sanskrit Drama?
They were priests that wore masks.
During Sanskrit Drama, most women wore what?
The stages performed on in Sanskrit Acting are sometimes shaped in what?
Rectangles, Squares, Triangles.
In the plays, there were both ____ and ____ performers.
When was Sanskrit Drama most known?
1500 BC to AD 1100
Where was Sanskrit Drama performed?
Temples and at Festivals
What kind of clothing did they where during Sanskrit Drama?
Very elegant clothing.
Half of the stage space would be given to the audience, backstage, and ______
The stage where the actors performed.
Once plays were over, everyone leaves at once and goes on with their day.
True or False?
False! Once the plays were over, people always ended in prayer.
Sanskrit Drama was the most long lasting theatre ever.
True or False?
True! Sanskrit Drama lasted for around 1200 years
Sanskrit Drama is connected to a myth.
True or False?
True! It was even apart of a religion.
You could dress informal when going to see Sanskrit Plays.
True or False?
False! Looking clean and put together was very important for Ancient Egyptians.
In Sanskrit Acting, the Actors used what as props?
A variety of weapons and chariots.
In Sanskrit Drama very few plays survived.
True or False?
True! Plays often had a hard time staying alive.
Sanskrit Drama started as an oral tradition
True or False?
True!
How were the actors viewed by their community during Sanskrit Drama?
They were viewed as lower class, and even dangerous.
What did the more wealthy men and women wear?
Men wore beads, bracelets, and armlets. While woman wore earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and glammed themselves with makeup.
True or False?
True.
Plays were performed in very specific places.
True or False?
True.