Aristotle & Greek Theatre
A Greek philosopher who wrote "The Poetics," the first major book detailing literary critique.
Who is Aristotle?
A play depicting a story from the Bible performed on a wagon.
What is a Mystery Play?
Although the language from this playwrite is daunting, it can be very rewarding.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This brand of theatre is America's unique contribution to the world stage.
What is Musical Theatre?
The term "slap-stick" had its origin from this type of theatre.
What is Commedia Dell'Arte?
The Greek name for an action that has led to a tragedy.
What is Hamartia?
A play with stock characters such as "Christian" and "Vice" wherein a moral is taught.
What is a Morality Play?
Theatre in this genre is full of sexual innuendo.
What is Restoration Comedy?
Romanticism, Melodrama, Minstrel Shows, and Vaudeville were all popular entertainment forms of theatre during this century.
What is the 19th century?
The character flaw that causes a tragedy.
What is Hubris?
The release of emotion the audience feels at the end of a play.
What is Catharsis?
This type of theatre focused on the haves and the have-nots as characters from Zannis to Magnifico.
What is a Commedia Dell'Arte?
Women were finally allowed on stage during this Theatrical time period.
What is Restoration Theatre?
This theatre -ism is meant to reflect a realistic world on the stage.
What is realism/ naturalism?
The most accurate depiction of the type of Musical Theatre popular after the COVID pandemic.
What is genre-defying musicals?
Plot, Character, Theme/Thought, Dialogue/Diction, Spectacle, Music
What are Aristotle's 6 Elements of Drama?
A funny bit from a Commedia Dell'Arte piece of theatre.
What is Lazzo?
Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia are three characters in this Shakespearean tragedy.
What is King Lear?
These two theatre creators heralded the Golden Age of Broadway and the American Musical.
Who is Rodgers & Hammerstein?
What is Expressionism?
Exposition, Rising Action, Hamartia, Climax, Denoument (Falling Action), Resolution
What is a basic play plot structure?
The made up language of the characters, still utilized today in cartoons.
What is Grammelot?
This playwright has 39 plays attributed to him.
Who is William Shakespeare?
Bertholt Brecht created this brand of theatre.
What is Epic Theatre?
The poet who wrote Antigone.
Who is Sophocles?