Greek/Roman
What was so different about the Roman audiences?
They were rude and loud.
Where were church performances held in medieval times?
Town Square
What was developed to create more space on the stage?
Apron
After theaters shut down in England, which country did the actors flee to?
France
Whose method of acting is still used today?
Konstantin Stanislavski
Did Roman theater celebrate religious festivals?
No, they were less influenced by religion.
What language were Vernacular dramas written in?
The language of the town where they performed.
In Commedia del Arte, what did the actors improvise the scenes with?
Comedic stunts
What two religions did England swing between in the 16th century?
Catholicism and Protestantism
Why was Melodrama created?
The lighting was poor and set designs were impressive.
Why are actors also know as Thespians?
Thespis was the first “actor”
Which religion dominated society in Medieval times?
Roman Catholic Church
What were the stock characters in Commedia dell'Arte?
Pantalone and Arlecchino
Why was David Garrick the best actor of his time?
His acting style was very natural and life-like
What were the traditional Melodrama stock characters?
Hero, Heroine, Villain, Old Person, Side-Kick
How did Sophocles influence Greek theater?
He used mostly dialogue and less chorus.
What are the three types of vernacular dramas?
Mystery, Morality and Miracle
What was the new development in the script that Commedia dell’Arte implemented?
They had improvised dialogue.
How did Shakespeare write his characters differently?
They had good and bad characteristics.
What was the Theater of the Absurd?
The movement believed that there is no God and no meaning to life.
What were the four things actors wore in Roman theater as a code for the audience?
Black Wig, Red Wig, Yellow Robe, Yellow Tassel
Who performed the liturgical dramas in Medieval times?
The priest and members of the church.
What were the themes of the plays in Commedia dell’Arte?
Love, Money, Food
Why was theater considered dangerous in the 16th century?
It was in a bad part of town and had bad associations.
How did the movement of Realism change the audience’s experience?
It let the audience spy in through a “4th” wall.