Walk like an Egyptian
When did Theatre first start in Ancient Egypt?
Around 3000 BC
When did Theatre start in Ancient India?
Around 1500 BC
What was the Greek Chorus?
The group of actors that spoke/sang in unison to tell a story.
What are the three phases of the Middle Ages?
Early Middle Ages (or Dark Ages), High Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages
Which Ancient Theatre practice allowed women to perform?
Sanskrit Drama
What was the purpose of Theatre in Ancient Egypt?
To recall/teach history; To celebrate/worship Gods
What was the purpose of Sanskrit Drama
To provide entertainment
Why did actors wear masks on stage?
To help project their voice; to emphasize their character's emotions
Who had the greatest influence over everyday life and culture during the Medieval period?
The Roman Catholic Church
Dionysus
True or False: The Egyptian Plays had scripts that were actually written in Latin. (explain your answer)
False! They didn't have written scripts at all!
True or False: Sanskrit Drama could happen anywhere (explain your answer)
False: There were very specific guidelines about the Theater building
How did the God of Wine and Fertility become the God of Theatre?
Theatre was used more and more during the festivals, and so he became associated with it
What are the "4 Ms" of Medieval Theatre? (hint: The first one is "Mystery")
Mystery, Miracle, Morality, Mummers
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The time period is: The Middle Ages
Describe the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and Theatre during the Middle Ages.
Who performed in Ancient Egyptians plays?
Priests and men of the Church
What are Bhava and Rasa?
Bhava is a temporary feeling experienced by a character; Rasa is the overall feeling felt by the audience
Describe the two most powerful city-states in Ancient Greece (and name them!)
Sparta: Strong military, closed boarders, ruled by 2 kings
Athens: Democracy, lots of arts and culture, free trade
Why did this part of Europe fall into the Dark Ages?
The Roman Empire collapsed and left the region war-torn
Who is Thespis?
The first Actor to step out of the Chorus and perform. The first Actor!
How much were actors paid to perform during this period?
Nothing! There were no professional actors
Name one Rasa
love, humor, wonder, courage, calmness, anger, sadness, fear, and disgust.
What was the influence of the Roman Empire on Ancient Greece?
The Romans conquered Athens and adopted (or appropriated?) Greek culture, including their Gods/myths, plays, architecture, etc.
What is a Mystery Play?
A play from the Medieval Era that depicted stories from the Bible.
What is an amphitheatre?
An outdoor performance space created by the Ancient Greeks to hold festivals for Dionysus. They could hold up to 17,000 people