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Ancient Greek theater was divided into two main genres.

What is Comedy and Drama?

100

The most significant genre of play in the Medieval era were these types of plays.

What is a mystery play?

100

The English Renaissance spurred the creative work of a few key playwrights, including this guy.

Who is William Shakespeare?

100

Name one event from the 20th century that inspired audiences to think critically about their entertainment.

WWI, WWII, Fight for civil rights, etc.

100

A deal is made to make Washington, DC the nation's new capital in "The Room Where It Happens," a song in what smash hit Broadway musical?

What is Hamilton?
200

Greek theater was often combined with other arts such as....

What is music, dance, and/or poetry?

200

A unique feature of the Medieval era of theater is that rather than being driven by individual playwrights, theatrical productions thrived instead on this type of effort.

What is a collaborative effort?

200

The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in classical learning, art, and literature, and was named after the French word for _______.

What is rebirth?

200

These two movements brought everyday life to the stage with stories that depict life truthfully and authentically, confronting the harsh realities of existence.

Realism and Naturalism

200

One of Broadway's longest-running musicals, what Jonathan Larson show with a four-letter title featured characters singing about how they couldn't afford to pay their New York City landlord?

What is rent?

300

Ancient Greek plays were performed in outdoor theaters that were built into hillsides. The natural slope of the hill allowed for the construction of this type of seating.

What is tiered seating?

300

The term “mystery” in the context of mystery plays comes from the Latin word “misterium,” meaning _________.

What is Craft or occupation?

300

Where William Shakespeare’s plays were performed live.

What is the Globe Theatre?

300

This man was one of the most famous playwrights of the 20th century, known best for his play "Waiting for Godot"

Who is Samuel Beckett?

300

What lyricist and composer who died in 2021 has a Broadway theater named for him? The theater was named for him in 2010, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Who is Stephen Sondheim?

400

At the center of a Greek theater was this part of the stage, a circular stage area where the actors performed.

What is the orchestra?

400

The language used in Medieval plays can be categorized into two distinct types: ______ and __________.

What is Latin and Venacular?

400

The Elizabethan Era was named after this woman. 

Who is Queen Elizabeth I of England?

400

The movements were more experimental in nature, challenged classically structured plots and explored the subconscious mind.

What is Surrealism and Absurdism?

400

Running on Broadway from 2005 to 2017, what musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and features songs like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry?"

What is Jersey Boys?

500

The theater was viewed as a sacred space tied to the worship of this Greek God.

Who is Dionysus?

500

Medieval theater performances took place in a variety of spaces, including: (3 answers)

What is churches, town squares, and guildhalls? (150 for each, 500 for all)

500

The Renaissance began in Italy during the late 14th century, particularly flourishing in this city.

What is Florence?

500

Samuel Beckett's contributions were recognized with which prize in 1969?

The Nobel Prize in Literature

500

Although John Williams is known for writing original film scores, he also won an Oscar for adapting the score in the 1971 film version of what Broadway musical that's set in a shtetl?

What is Fiddler on the Roof?

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