Theatre of Ancient Greece: Society
Theatre of Ancient Rome: Drama & Society
Medieval Theatre: Drama
Theatre of India: Production & Society
Theatre of China: Early Theatre
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The Golden Age: This happened in 510 B.C., before the Peloponnesian War ended in 405 B.C.
What is the birth of Democracy?
100
Lived c. 185-159 B.C.; known for his complex plots, putting characters over intrigue and verbal over physical humor, and high moral tone
Who is Publius Terentius Afer?
100
First known female playwright; Terence for Christians; Martyrdom & conversion; Glorified Christian Virgins/Virginity
Who is Hrotsvitha?
100
Later Indian Theatre: Sanskrit drama in Kerala; had temple servents; production manual; they honored deities; dying, and possible already dead, art form
What is Kutiyattam?
100
This society lasted from 1280-1368 during the Golden Age under the Mongol Rule; They dismissed intellectuals but supported entertainment; high use of popular music but changed the lyrics
What is the Yuan Society?
200
It is the belief in or worship of more than one god.
What is Polytheism?
200
Had characters with one passion, elaborate speeches, sensational acts
What is tragedy?
200
The point of these was to teach moral lessons; had good vs. evil; used allegory; depicted a spiritual journey; Example: Everyman
What are Morality Plays?
200
Dance Dramas: Heighted elements of Sanskrit; Values movement over text; requires intensive training; Has very stylized gestures; Only male performers; There is a use of elaborate masks, colorful costumes and head dresses, and very intricate face paintings
What is Kathakali?
200
Structure: each act (plot function/different mode); 4-5 acts; almost always had the theme of justice prevails; had this kind of couplet
What is Rhymed?
300
Origins of Theatre: Hymns were sung and dance; usually had 50 men; was call and response oriented; had religious roots; had a narrative structure
What is Dythrambic Chorus?
300
Considered above tragedy
What is comedy?
300
This was a popular form of entertainment; almost always by touring players; usually during pagan festivals; dealt with a lot of opposition from the church
What is Secular Drama?
300
Physical hand gestures; Are meant to be accompanied by facial expressions and specific movements in order to perform convey certain emotions, feelings, or actions
What are Mudras?
300
3/5 characteristics in early Chinese Theatre are Direct Audience Address, Coincidences, and Vernacular; these are the other 2
What are Imagination not Realism and Time & Space?
400
The common God who was the son of Zeus and Semele; was reared by satyrs; killed, dismembered and resurrected; was the year of spirit and god of fertility.
Who is Dionysus?
400
Religions, Practicality & Economy, Diligence & Obedience, and Art & Culture were the values of these people
Who are Republicans?
400
Depicted imperfect people and human frailties; were usually short and quick
What is Farce?
400
Society: Social standing, economic standing, spiritual standing, and heredity were important in this; considered a segregation of people; they were put in "categories"
What is the Caste System?
400
Performances had stylized acting, pop music, and focused props & costumes, but none of this
What is Scenery?
500
Origins of Theatre: a singer/storyteller [of epic poetry]; or myths from heroic past
What is a Rhapsode?
500
Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves, and Paterfamilias were this in the Republic
What is Class Structure?
500
Short plays in a series of plays; Depicted biblical events; Depicted God as a unifying principle; Mixed genres, including mystery; Example: The Second Shepherd's Play
What are Cycle Plays?
500
In sanskrit Drama, the aim was harmony. Storylines were always good vs evil; very diverse; kept violence off stage; These were the 8 Rasa-Bhavas (listed below), in Sanskrit, used during the Natyasastra: -love/erotic -laughter/comic -pathos/sadness/pathetic -anger/furious -power/energy/heroic -fear/terrible -disgust/odious -amazement/wonder/marvellous)
What are Rati, Hasa, Soka, Krodha, Utsaha, Bhaya, Jugupstra, & Vismaya?
500
Often times, Yuan Dramas, sourcing from myths and other literature, were veiled political critiques; along with fantasy and escapism, these were the major themes (also Confucian values)
What are Loyalty, Honesty, and Duty?
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