Egypt & Sanskrit
True or False?
There was satire in ancient Egyptian theatre.
True
What year did Columbus meet the Indigenous people?
1492
Describe how the Church felt about theatre and why.
Hated theatre. Thought it led to sin: gambling, drinking, prostitution, etc.
What was painted on the back of most Japanese stages?
a tree - usually bonsai
True or False?
During the Romantic time period, enlightenment, Scientific Rationalism, and industrial Revolution were all influenced and approved.
False
What is the definition of tableaux?
A group of motionless figures represent a scene
True or False?
Originally, Greek plays would have a chorus and only one actor.
True
Medieval theatre is broken into what 3 time periods?
Dark Ages/Early Medieval age, The High Middle Ages, and the Late Medieval ages
Who was a shogun?
The head of a Japanese family, a military leader.
Explain what the gruesome blood sport of bear baiting was and what it did for the people.
The gruesome blood sport of bear baiting was a sport where a bear would be tied to a stake and packs of dogs would come and fight it. It was a form of entertainment for the people during that century.
Who performed scenes in Egyptian theatre?
priests
What is an origin story?
A story that attempts to explain how something came to be.
Why were masks important during theatre?
They were able to express emotions more exaggerated and help share or define how the characters were.
What is it called when actors used small motions to contribute to a bigger picture? Give an example.
stylized movement
What was the preferred type of theater during the Elizabethan Age?
proscenium
a happy ending
This animal is symbolic of Dionysus and was sacrificed in some rituals at the time.
a goat
Commedia Dell’Arte relied most heavily upon which of the following?
- impressive sets
- props and costumes
- sound effects & live music
props and costumes
How many people are in the chorus of Japanese theatre?
8
During the Partian Parliament, strict moral codes were made. Which one of the following was NOT part of the code?
No gambling
No theatre
No Christmas
No drinking
In Sanskrit Drama, Rasa refers to the Taste/Essence. Explain rasa in your own words.
he Emotional Experience of the Audience
Who was Thespis?
The first winner of the Festival of Dionysus.
Describe a stock character. Give an example.
Answers may vary.
Describe Bunraku theatre. Give specifics.
Puppetry, operated by 3 people, all covered. Master puppeteer may show their head.
What were Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 3 famous questions when looking at a piece of art?
What was the artist trying to do?
How well did they do it?
Was it worth doing?