Greek and Roman
Who is the Greek god of theatre?
Dionysus
What language were most religious dramas written in?
Latin
This theatre style took old plays and made them new
Neoclassical drama
What are the three major style of Japanese Drama?
(100 points per)
Noh, Kabuki, Bunraku
What were the for Language based regions Africa was broken into?
(100 points per)
French, Arabic, English, Portuguese
Theatron is Greek for what?
the seeing place
The characters in these plays represent ideas instead of actual people
Morality plays
This Italian style of theatre is known for using stock character
Commedia dell'Arte
American Musical Theatre's orgins are based in what performance style?
Minstrel shows/black face
Chicago
What is the MOST important element of drama according to Aristotle?
Plot
Who was the first female playwright and writer of religious dramas
Hrosvitha
(Roast Beef is acceptable)
Who wrote Doctor Faustus
Christopher Marlowe
These Indian Dramas were performed over the course of an ENTIRE night
Kathakali
What was the name of the first acting school in china
Pear Gardens
Who was the first black playwright?
Terrence
What was the name of the religious dramas written during the Medieval Period?
Liturgical Dramas
What type of plays were Shakespeare most known for?
History Plays
This theatre was known for some of the best theatre performance in China
Peking Opera
This type of theatre focused specifically on the Mexican American experience
Chicano Theatre
Who is the best known Greek comedian
Aristophanes
What were plays written in the common language called?
Vernacular Drama
What is verisimilitude
the appearance of being real or true
This Latin playwright is known for her avant-garde work. She wrote Drowning
Maria Irene Fornes
Most Spanish dramas were written for this religious festival
Corpus Christi