The period immediately after Charles II was restored to the throne is known as this.
What is the Restoration?
100
This German theatre movement was a reaction against 18th century rationalism.
What is stürm und drang?
100
This person was either directly or indirectly responsible for: the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and England's impressment policy.
Who is Napoleon?
100
Catharine Trotter, Mary Pix, and Delariviere Manley were all part of a famous Restoration writing group known as this.
What is the Female Wits?
100
The period in between the beheading of Charles I and the reign of Charles II was called the "interregnum"--this famous historical figure led England during the interregnum.
Who was Oliver Cromwell?
200
These are the roles in which women dressed as men.
What are breeches roles?
200
This British theatre family formed an acting troupe that was one of the first to tour in the United States.
Who were the Hallams?
200
This 19th century theatre form became so popular that it led to numerous technical innovations (i.e. elevator stages, revolving stages, moving panoramas, etc.)
What is melodrama?
200
This female playwright wrote in the "comedy of intrigue" style--her most famous work was The Rover.
Who was Aphra Behn?
200
These were some of the results of the Industrial Revolution (must list at least 2)
What are: population shift to cities, rise in pollution, workers' rights, modern media, etc.?
300
These are specific character types that an actor or actress would play from the start of their career until their retirement (i.e. leading roles, secondary roles, etc.)
What are lines of business?
300
This was the type of theatre space (i.e. arena, thrust, etc.) that rose to prominence in the 18th century in England.
What is pit, box, and gallery?
300
These were the 2 actors involved in the Astor Place riots.
Who were Forrest and Macready?
300
This playwright (he wrote The Rivals) was also a politician and a theatre manager.
Who was Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
300
This philosopher declared that god is dead.
Who was Nietzsche?
400
This type of Restoration drama was influenced by the works of Moliere, dealt with the upper class, prominently featured language, and made use of the double entendre.
What is comedy of manners?
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
Sturm und drang influenced this 19th century theatre form.
What is romanticism?
400
This famous playwright wrote Camille and considered it his duty as a playwright to better society.
Who was Alexandre Dumas fils?
400
This scholar and artist was one of the first in France to argue against the Neoclassical ideal...he also wrote the first encyclopedia AND was the first to incorporate the concept of the 4th wall.
Who was Diderot?
500
This Restoration actress was famous for starting her career as an orange wench...and for being the king's mistress.
Who is Nell Gwynn?
500
This 18th century Irish actor (real name: Cathal MacLocklainn) was famous for his "realistic" portrayal of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.
Who is Charles Macklin?
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
The prologue for School for Scandal was written by this actor/manager.
Who was David Garrick?
500
This idea (attributed to Darwin) was one of the driving forces in the Realistic theatre movement.
What is behavior comes from heredity and environment?