Theatre History
This playwright, known for works like "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," is often considered the greatest writer in the English language.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This term refers to the first public performance of a play.
What is a premiere?
This famous acting method, developed by Konstantin Stanislavski, emphasizes the use of emotional memory and personal experiences.
What is Method Acting?
This playwright's best-known works include "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie."
Who is Tennessee Williams?
This theatrical movement, which began in the early 20th century, emphasizes the exploration of human consciousness and the absurdity of life.
What is Theatre of the Absurd?
This ancient Greek playwright is known as the "father of tragedy.
Who is Aeschylus?
This term describes the physical and emotional transformation an actor undergoes to portray a character.
What is character immersion or transformation?
This acting technique, developed by Michael Chekhov, focuses on physical gestures and movement to express emotion and character.
What is Chekhov Technique?
This British playwright, known for "The Importance of Being Earnest," was also a social critic and a wit.
Who is Oscar Wilde?
This style of theatre, developed by Bertolt Brecht, is intended to make the audience critically engage with the social and political issues being presented.
What is Epic Theatre?
This form of theatre originated in 16th-century Italy and is known for its use of stock characters and improvisation.
What is Commedia dell'Arte?
This term is used to describe the visual elements of a production, including costumes, sets, lighting, and props.
What is design?
This is the practice of actors using their voice to portray different characters, accents, and emotions.
What is projection or voice work?
This 20th-century playwright is best known for his absurdist plays, including "Waiting for Godot."
Who is Samuel Beckett?
This movement, originating in 19th-century France, focuses on the representation of real life with an emphasis on everyday working-class struggles.
What is Realism?
This Broadway musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, explores the life of a Founding Father of the United States.
What is Hamilton?
This part of a play occurs after the climax, leading to the resolution of the story.
What is denouement?
This type of acting involves creating a character's emotions or motivations on the spot without a script.
What is improvisation?
This Russian playwright, known for "The Cherry Orchard" and "Uncle Vanya," is considered one of the greatest dramatists of all time.
Who is Anton Chekhov?
This avant-garde theatre style, led by creators like Antonin Artaud, sought to disrupt traditional theatre and appeal to the senses with intense emotional experiences.
What is Theatre of Cruelty?
This French playwright's famous works include "Tartuffe" and "The Misanthrope."
What is Moliere?
This term refers to the area on stage where actors are directed to go.
What is a stage direction?
In Stanislavski's system, this term refers to the internal truth of a character, or what the character wants most in a given scene.
What is an objective?
This playwright's iconic work "Death of a Salesman" explores the American Dream and the struggles of the common man.
Who is Arthur Miller?
This genre of theatre, popularized in the early 20th century, emphasizes heightened language, symbolism, and abstract themes.
What is expressionism?