Medieval Theater
Medieval theater happened when?
5th-15th Century
A Play about stories from the Bible
Mystery Play
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
What is Comedia Del Arte?
An improvisational, physical style of theater. That started in Italy
The boastful, cowardly soldier.
Capitano
What was Medieval theater used for?
Teach religion and morality to people who couldn’t read or write.
A Play about the lives and miracles of saints.
Miracle Play
Why was it known as the Renaissance?
There was a great revival of learning, art, and culture, like a new wave of creativity and ideas coming back to life after a period of decline.
What is Improvisation?
A performance piece created without preparation.
A witty and clever maid.
Colombina
Who was in charge of Medieval Theater?
The Catholic Church
What is a Pagent Wagon?
A Small movable stage
Where did the Renaissance start?
Italy
What is a Stock Character?
fictional character that is based on a stereotype and is easily recognizable to an audience.
A pompous, intellectual character.
Dottore
What language were the plays in?
Latin
A Play that teaches moral lessons using characters who represent abstract ideas like Good, Evil, or Death.
Morality Play
What was the Game Changer for theater?
Indoor lighting
What kind of power wins in the end?
Real Power
A clever, nimble servant.
Harlequin
What were early plays a part of?
Religious Services
What were Medieval special effects called?
Secrets
What were the important movements in Italian Theater?
Opera
Comedia Del Arte
Bonus for what class each theater was for!
What is False Power?
Money
The old, miserly merchant.
Pantalone