Elizabethan Theater
Type of plays that deals with murder and revenge; appeals to rich and poor, performed in courtyards
secular plays
surrealism
genre of play that ends with the protagonist not meeting their goal; usually serious
tragedy
monologue in which the character expresses private thoughts, usually speaking to themselves
soliloquy
Shakespeare's nickname
The Bard
type of play performed at markets, church steps; had moveable stages; designed for all ages, focused on stories from the Bible
mystery plays
In realism, this type of stage became popular. It had three flat panels to look like a room. In general, this is what MV uses for its shows.
box set
genre of play in which the protagonist succeeds at their goal; we usually think of it as having a happy ending
comedy
modern theater started in this country
Greece
Shakespeare's legendary theater in London is called this
Globe Theater
type of plays that allegorized the Christian way of life; focused on virtues and vices
Morality plays
the design of a stage in which the audience sits in front of the stage. It has a proscenium arch; looks like TV view.
picture-frame set
type of stage in which the audience is on all sides of the set/stage
theater in the round; arena stage
describe the setting for early modern theater
outside, circular, built below a hill
Shakespeare is credited with writing about 37 plays. He was also famous for his sonnets which he wrote when he had to take a break from writing plays. Why did he take that break?
A plague
Protestants wanted a change so this type of play became common
secular plays
a type of stage in which an area projects into the audience; you might see these at concerts
thrust stage
type of play that is not meant to be performed
closet drama
brief comment made by an actor that's not intended for the other characters to hear
aside
What is Shakespeare's most produced play?
A Midsummer Night's Dream