Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek theater was divided into two main genres.
What is Comedy and Drama?
The most significant genre of play in the Medieval era were these types of plays.
What is a mystery play?
The English Renaissance spurred the creative work of a few key playwrights, including this guy.
Who is William Shakespeare?
Name one event from the 20th century that inspired audiences to think critically about their entertainment.
WWI, WWII, Fight for civil rights, etc.
A deal is made to make Washington, DC the nation's new capital in "The Room Where It Happens," a song in what smash hit Broadway musical?
Greek theater was often combined with other arts such as....
What is music, dance, and/or poetry?
A unique feature of the Medieval era of theater is that rather than being driven by individual playwrights, theatrical productions thrived instead on this type of effort.
What is a collaborative effort?
The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in classical learning, art, and literature, and was named after the French word for _______.
What is rebirth?
These two movements brought everyday life to the stage with stories that depict life truthfully and authentically, confronting the harsh realities of existence.
Realism and Naturalism
One of Broadway's longest-running musicals, what Jonathan Larson show with a four-letter title featured characters singing about how they couldn't afford to pay their New York City landlord?
What is rent?
Ancient Greek plays were performed in outdoor theaters that were built into hillsides. The natural slope of the hill allowed for the construction of this type of seating.
What is tiered seating?
The term “mystery” in the context of mystery plays comes from the Latin word “misterium,” meaning _________.
What is Craft or occupation?
Where William Shakespeare’s plays were performed live.
What is the Globe Theatre?
This man was one of the most famous playwrights of the 20th century, known best for his play "Waiting for Godot"
Who is Samuel Beckett?
What lyricist and composer who died in 2021 has a Broadway theater named for him? The theater was named for him in 2010, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Who is Stephen Sondheim?
At the center of a Greek theater was this part of the stage, a circular stage area where the actors performed.
What is the orchestra?
The language used in Medieval plays can be categorized into two distinct types: ______ and __________.
What is Latin and Venacular?
The Elizabethan Era was named after this woman.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I of England?
The movements were more experimental in nature, challenged classically structured plots and explored the subconscious mind.
What is Surrealism and Absurdism?
Running on Broadway from 2005 to 2017, what musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and features songs like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry?"
What is Jersey Boys?
The theater was viewed as a sacred space tied to the worship of this Greek God.
Who is Dionysus?
Medieval theater performances took place in a variety of spaces, including: (3 answers)
What is churches, town squares, and guildhalls? (150 for each, 500 for all)
The Renaissance began in Italy during the late 14th century, particularly flourishing in this city.
What is Florence?
Samuel Beckett's contributions were recognized with which prize in 1969?
The Nobel Prize in Literature
Although John Williams is known for writing original film scores, he also won an Oscar for adapting the score in the 1971 film version of what Broadway musical that's set in a shtetl?
What is Fiddler on the Roof?