American Theatre
German Theatre
Japanese Theatre
Italian Theatre
South African Theatre
100

Where did the first recorded play take place?

One of the first play performed and written by Americans took place at Harvard College.

100

What is one of the most well-known theatres is Germany?

Passionstheater is one of the most well-known theatres in Germany.

100

What is the most notable form of theatre in Japan

In Japan, the most notable form of theatre is called “Kabuki”.

100

What part of Italy did Commedia dell'Arte originate in?

Commedia dell'Arte is a type of theatre that originated in northern Italy

200

Where was Kabuki originated.

Kabuki was originated in the small town of Edo

200

Name one successful play in South Africa.

Phantom of the Opera and Dream Girls are some of the most successful plays in South africa.

300

Other than theatres where were plays being preformed?

Plays were preformed in ballad operas as well.

300

In the late 19th century what type of theatre was popular?

In the late 19th century realism was popular.

300

What is Kabuki?

Kabuki is a performance of visual and vocal skills through song and dance.

300

What does Commedia Dell’Arte consists of?

It consists of unscripted dialogue and many stock characters.

300

Where can most theatres be located in South Africa?

Theaters can be found in many South African casinos and shopping centers.

400

What is the name of longest running show in America?

America’s longest running show is The Phantom of the Opera

400

What us a movement that was mostly originated in Germany?

expressionism was a movement that mostly originated in Germany.

500

How many times has the longest-running show in america been played?

The longest running show has been played around 13, 981 times

500

Name two famous German play writers.

 Two famous German play writers are Goethe and Schiller.

500

What does the three characters in Kabuki mean?

The three characters mean “song”, “dance”, and “skill”.

500

Name two of the most well know theatres in South Africa.

The most well known theatres in South Africa include The Market Theatre, Johannesburg Theatre, Soweto Theatre, and The Playhouse Company.

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