Shakespears Plays
How does Romeo and Juliet die?
He takes the poison and dies next to her. Juliet wakes up, sees Romeo dead and she then kills herself with Romeo's dagger.
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23, 1564
What is the name of the outdoor theatre where Greek plays were usually performed?
Amphitheate or Theatre of Dionysus
What is the name of the part of a playscript where the actors' lines are written?
The part of a playscript where the actors' lines are written is called the dialogue.
Where did drama or theatre first begin?
First began in ancient Greece
what is one of Shakespeare's plays?
A midsummer Night's dream
Romeo and Juliet
The Tempest
Macbeth
Twelfth Night
Julius Caesar
The Taming of the shrew
King Lear (simplified)
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23, 1616
What are the two main types of plays in ancient Greek theatre?
Tragedies and comedies
What is the purpose of the stage directions in a playscript?
They tell the actors where to move, what to do, how to speak, and what the setting looks like. These directions help bring the play to life.
What is a playwright?
a person who writes plays
How many plays does shakepeare haves?
36 plays
How old was when shakespeare die?
52 years old
What kind of masks did actors wear in Greek theatre, and why?
Actors in Greek theatre wore large masks made of wood or linen and these masks helped to show the character’s emotion.
In a playscript, what do the names written before the lines of speech represent?
Characters
What is a "Chorus" in Greek theater?
A group of actors who described and commented upon the main action of a play with song, dance, and recitation.
What are the genres that Shakespeare did?
Tragedies, Comedies, Historires and Romances
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What was the name of the Greek god honored with festivals where plays were performed?
Dionysus
What is the difference between dialogue and monologue in a playscript?
Dialogue is when two or more characters talk to each other, while a monologue is when one character speaks alone, usually expressing their thoughts or feelings.
Who was William Shakespeare, and why is he so famous?
English playwright\, poet and actor.
Why do Romeo and Juliet decide to get married secretly?
Romeo and Juliet decide to get married secretly because their families, the Montagues and the Capulets, hate each other. If their families found out about their love, they would never approve of them being together. Since they want to be with each other, they choose to marry in secret with the help of Friar Lawrence, hoping that their marriage might end the feud between the two families.
What were the names of William Shakespeare’s parents?
Shakespeare’s parents were John Shakespeare (his father) and Mary Arden (his mother).
How many actors were allowed to perform at the same time in a Greek play?
three actors
What do acts in a playscript represent?
Acts are large sections of the play that are divided into scenes. A play can have one or more acts, with each act containing several scenes.
What was the role of women in early drama?
courageous and independent