Greek and Roman Theater
The first person to step away from the chorus and portray a character.
Thespis
This establishment played a primary role in the development of Medieval theater.
The Church.
Shakespeare was also known as this.
The Bard of Avon.
The biggest impact on theater in the 21st century was this.
Technology.
A comedic, dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay.
Farce
The kind of stage where Greek theater was performed.
Amphitheater.
Moveable stages were known as this.
Pageant Wagons.
The name of the theater where Shakespeare’s troupe performed and later his plays were performed.
The Globe.
This was the first musical to blend a plot and music.
Show Boat.
A Greek term (from Aristotle) for the emotional release found when observing a tragic play.
Catharsis.
The Greek god known as the patron of the arts.
Dionysus.
Theater was banned in London so that this would not be spread.
The Plague.
When theater was commercialized, everything was done for this.
A Profit.
American Theater’s ”comedic” shows from the late 1800s. They were highly offensive to minority groups.
Minstrel Shows.
A stereotypically fictional character that relies heavily on cultural types or stereotypes for his or her character.
Stock Character.
Latin.
This type of play told stories about Christ or stories from the Old Testament.
Mystery Cycle.
Ill Capitano.
The 17th centruy was the birth place of this, a blend of music and theater.
Opera.
A procession of masked figures in Medieval times. Later, entertainment presented as part of a special celebration.
Masque
The primary form of Roman comedic theater.
Fabula Atellana.
This was an allegorical story, often about man’s struggle for salvation. Characters were named for what they represented.
Morality Play.
This Commedia character was the shrewed servant, and cowardly villain.
Brighella.
Restoration.
A principle role, opposed to the protagonist or the hero.
Antagonist.