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Greek God of Theatre who was worshipped in Ancient Greek dramatic festivals.
Who is Dionysus?
This religion was the catalyst in the fall of Ancient Roman Theatre.
What is Christianity?
A medium to influence worship and unity, allowing youth to be influenced by the teachings of the gods. Originated from the notion of Hinduism and prayer.
What did Sanskrit theatre influence in the community?
German nun and playwright, who created plays that were deeply rooted in her Christian beliefs and the religious atmosphere of that era.
Who is Hrotsvitha?
Ancient Greek theatre festival worshipping Dionysus.
What is Dionysia?
A homogeneous group of performers, who comment with a collective voice on the action of the scene they appear in.
What is the Greek Chorus?
Legalized Christianity in 313 A.D
Emperor Constantine
Two main stories in Sanskrit theater that are still told in teachings today.
What is the Mahabharata and the Ramayana?
Plays covering the whole biblical story from the creation to the Last Judgment, though centering on the passion and designed to express humanity as well as the divinity of Christ.
What is Cycle Plays?
Rama, from Ramayana's, kidnapped lover.
Who is Lord Sita?
Evoked emotions from the audience; particularly pity and fear, to purify or cleanse the soul.
What is Catharsis?
When the earliest known examples of Roman theater occurred.
What is 3rd Century CE
Moods that are evoked in plays.
What is Rasas?
Plays that were deeply rooted in Christian beliefs and the religious atmosphere of that era.
What are Legitimate Dramas?
Dulcitius, Abraham, and Paphnutius.
What are plays by Hrotsvitha?
Greek god that often influenced mortal affairs or intervened in human conflicts.
Who is the Zeus?
Religious festivals that featured theatrical performances.
What is Ludi?
Talking about lord Rama having to find ways to rescue his kidnapped lover.
What is the Ramayana?
The earliest traces of the liturgical drama are found in manuscripts dating from the 10th century are found here; this trope was performed as a small scene during the Matins service on Easter morning.
What is Quem Quaeritis?
Roman comedy adapted from two Greek plays. It was performed in 166 BC during the Ludi Megalenses.
What is Andria?
A contest where playwrights submitted a three part tragedy and a fourth satyr play for consideration-- later a comedy competition was added.
Dithyramb Contest
Terrence, Pacuvius, Plautus
Who are Ancient Roman Playwrights?
5-10 act plays that deal with more urban situations.
What is Prakarna?
In Aethelwold, the bishop of Winchester described in some detail the manner in which the “Quem quaeritis,” trope was performed.
What is Regularis Concordia?
One of the first plays that was partly in the vernacular language, and that was moved outside of the church to be performed independently of the liturgical service.
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