The Ancients
Medieval Madness
The Renaissance
The Bard
Don’t Be So Dramatic
100

This "goat song" is marks the origin of theatre as an art form.

Dithyramb

100

These simple choral presentations were the first form of drama seen in the Medieval period.

Liturgical drama

100

In theatre, what is the English Renaissance best known for?

Shakespeare (playwriting) and newfound professionalism in theatre

100

Shakespeare was born in 1564 in this idyllic English town.

Stratford-upon-Avon

100

What progressive idea is the Spanish Golden Age remembered for in theatre?

Women were finally allowed to participate in theatre

200

Name at least THREE of Aristotle’s 6 Elements of Drama

Plot, Character, Thought, Language, Spectacle, Song

200

These Medieval plays portrayed allegorical messages like good deeds, faith, and beauty.

Morality Play

200

The Italian Renaissance gave us this new style of theatrical architecture.

Proscenium arch
200

Shakespeare wrote primarily for this troupe of actors established under Queen Elizabeth I.

Lord Chamberlain's Men (The King's Men)
200

Literally translated as a combination of music, dance, and drama, this type of Romantic-era play included strong morals, a main hero, and special effects.

Melodrama

300

This ancient "special effect" was a crane-like mechanical arm that magically plucked protagonists from danger.

Deus ex machina

300

This Medieval "special effect" was a horror device used to depict the atrocities of eternal death.

Hell Mouth

300

This Italian improv troupe is known for physicality on stage and "slapstick" humor.

Commedia dell'arte

300

This famous actor in the Lord Chamberlain’s Men is known to have originated most of Shakespeare’s leading male roles.

Richard Burbage

300

This dramatic movement was a reaction against the rigidity of the French Neoclassic rule-followers.

Romanticism

400

This ancient Grecian formula consisted of three tragedies and a comedy.

Tetraology

400

Considered the "og touring theatre," this device was used to stage Medieval mystery plays in various European towns.

Wagon

400

What are the French Neoclassicist remembered for...according to Ms. B?

Aristotle but worse. (Aristotle on steroids! Bougie!)

400

This popular Shakespearian locale was destroyed TWICE in London fires.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

400

Explain Richard Wagner’s “Gestamptkunstwerk” (Total Work Of Art) concept.

All elements of art and design coming together to form a cohesive whole.

500

Name Aristotle's 3 Unities of Drama

Time, Place, Action

500

These Medieval plays focused mainly on the saints.

Miracle Plays

500

Between what years did the Puritanical theatre outlaw occur?

1642-1660

500

Due to his forward-thinking writing, Shakes is known for doing what for modern rhetoric?

Standardizing/modernizing the English language

500

Draw ONE comparison between the ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

Decorum vs. lack thereof

Religious celebration vs. entertainment

civic focus vs. gratuitous fun

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