The period immediately after Charles II was restored to the throne was known as this
What is the Restoration?
100
This scholar and artist was one of the first in France to argue against the Neoclassical ideal; he also was the first to incorporate the concept of the 4th wall...and he wrote the first encyclopedia.
Who is Denis Diderot?
100
Sturm und drang influenced this type of 19th century theatre
What is Romanticism?
100
This idea (attributed to Darwin) was one of the driving forces in the Realistic theatre movement
What is behavior comes from heredity and environment?
100
Roles in which women dressed as men
What are breeches roles?
200
This man "ruled" England in between the beheading of Charles I and the restoration of Charles II.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
200
This German theatre movement was a reaction against 18th century rationalism
What is Sturm und drang?
200
This 19th century theatre form became so popular that it led to numerous technical innovations (i.e. elevator stages, revolving states, moving panoramas, etc.)
What is melodrama?
200
This philosopher declared that god is dead
Who is Nietzsche?
200
Specific character types that an actor or actress would play from the start of their career until retirement
What are lines of business?
300
This type of Restoration drama was influenced by the works of Moliere (deals with the upper class, prominently features language and showcases the double entendre).
What is Comedy of Manners?
300
This playwright (who wrote The Rivals) was also a politician and a theatre manager
Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
300
This famous playwright wrote Camille and considered it his duty as a playwright to better society
Who is Alexandre Dumas fils?
300
This playwright is called the Founder of Modern Realism
Who is Ibsen?
300
This prominent historical figure influenced the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and England's impressment policy
Who is Napoleon?
400
This female playwright wrote in the "comedy of intrigue" style--her most famous work is The Rover.
Who is Aphra Behn?
400
This popular 18th century actor was also an accomplished director who instituted strict rehearsal rules and incorporated historically accurate costuming.
Who is David Garrick?
400
These were the 2 actors involved in the Astor Place Riots
Who were Forrest and Macready?
400
This playwright (famous for writing Therese Raquin) is best known for his "naturalist" works
Who is Zola?
400
Because of this major "event" the 19th century saw populations shift to cities, a rise in pollution in cities, a call for workers' rights, and a rise in the modern concept of media
What is the Industrial Revolution?
500
The name of the type of theatre SPACE that was popular in England from the Restoration through the 19th century
What is pit, box, and gallery?
500
This popular 18th century actor/director wrote the prologue for School for Scandal
Who is David Garrick?
500
This famous acting family included Edmund (who played villains) and Charles (who became famous for the historical accuracy of his productions)
Who were the Keans?
500
This is the biggest difference between Realism and Naturalism
What is Naturalism stages a "slice of life" (hand of the artist should remain unseen)?
500
This Indian trail (along which Washington retreated during the Revolutionary War) became a famous theatre landmark