Ancient Greek
Where did the Ancient Greeks build their theatres?
On hillsides
Ancient Greek theatre did NOT show this on stage. What did the Ancient Romans use for spectacle?
Violence
What is this time period also known as? (Hint: The ______ Age)
The Golden Age
What are the three main styles of Japanese theatre?
Noh, Kabuki, and Bunraku
Who is the Greek God of theatre?
Dionysus
What was the purpose of theatre during this era?
To entertain audiences
Theatre during this time was often used as a tool to teach people about what?
Religion
What were the Spanish crowds like?
Rowdy and loud; they would throw rotten food at actors until they stopped their performance
Which style of Japanese theatre uses giant puppets?
Bunraku
Who is known as the first actor?
Thespis
What were the performance spaces like during this era?
Large, semicircular, freestanding structures
These plays would last up to 3 days and tell the entire history of the Earth. What were they called?
Cycle/mystery plays
What were the performance spaces like?
Open-air theatres
What were the costumes like during this era?
Very colorful and elaborate, and also used masks
What are the three main types of plays from this era?
Comedy, tragedy, and satyr
Why did actors use masks during this time period?
To play multiple roles, symbolize character types, and project their voices
What were masks used for during this time period?
Masks during this era were used to represent biblical figures: angels, demons, etc.
Name a famous playwright from this era.
Lope de Vega
How long did the performances during this time period usually last?
All day, from dawn till dusk
Name one important playwright from this time.
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes
Name one famous playwright from this era
Seneca, Plautus, Terrence
These plays were used to teach right from wrong. What were they called?
Morality plays
What was the most common genre of plays during this time period?
Religious dramas
Why was theatre created during this time period? Two possible answers.
Ritual purposes and entertainment