Greek Theatre
Because it's where the first theatre took place!
Who is Shakespeare?
British playwright, actor, and poet
Where is Broadway?
NYC, Manhattan, 42nd Street
A group of actors who sing, dance, and speak in unison.
What is Shakespeare's theater called?
The Globe
What was the first musical to have music, dance, and a book?
Show Boat
What are 3 differences between Greek Tragedies and Greek Comedies?
1. Tragedies came first
2. Tragedies were about the gods and were for religious purposes but comedies were for entertainment
3. Tragedy masks were serious while comedy masks were silly
What's one play that Shakespeare wrote?
Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer Night's Dream, etc.
What is one musical from the Golden Age of Broadway?
Oklahoma!
How were Greek theaters different from modern day theaters?
Circular, outdoors, more seats, no curtains or lights, etc.
What are the 3 types of plays that Shakespeare wrote?
Tragedy, Comedy, History
What style of theater came before Broadway musicals?
Vaudeville
Who is the Greek god of theater?
Dionysus
What style/meter of writing did Shakespeare use?
Iambic Pentameter
What year did the musical that you researched open on Broadway?
(You know!)