Renaissance
When did the renaissance period start? What century?
The 1300s.
What was the large, arched wall that separated the actors from the audience?
The Proscenium arch!!!
What was the characteristic style of theatre in the Italian Renaissance?
The Commedia dell’arte
What did many of the plots of commedia come from?
Two young lovers who wished to marry, but the father in law denied it :(
Characteristic of neoclassical theatre
It’s grandeur (in costumes and scenery and acting)
What does ”renaissance“ mean?
Rebirth
What ancient theaters served as the models for the new structures of the Renaissance theatre?
The Roman Theaters
What was a big focus for commedia?
Comedy!!!
What were both names of the lovers (the girl and the boy)?
The Inamorata and the inamorato
Literally name one thing about Molière
French playwright, actor, poet. Greatest French writer, spread commedia to France and England. Created comedies that highlighted weakness of the human. Died on stage in one of his own plays as the lead role.
One of the most famous contributions of Renaissance
Commedia dell’arte
What was a defining characteristic of the Proscenium arch?
Creates a sense of distinction, highlights the stage space for the actor.
Give me the name for the brief comic scenes, or the longer scenes with practical jokes.
Lazzi;Burle
What role did the fontesca play in commedia? (Generally)
The flirtatious maidservant who kept the overall plot going with some added comic relief.
Literally name one thing about Giacomo Torelli.
Italian stage designer, engineer, and architect. Developed many designs for stage changes. Created Chariot and Pole system.
Where did the Renaissance birth from?
Italy!!!!!!
Did the theaters of this time period use intricate scenery or dull scenery?
Intricate!!!!
Name two of the new skills needed in actors of commedia.
Dancing, singing, acrobatic, mime, juggling, and improv.
What were the group of actors called zanni?
They were the menservants who, with the fontesca, brought comic relief to the overall play.
What was Molière’s famous play we talked about?
Tartuffe!!!
What did the world of theatre arts seek in this period?
The theatre sought new life, after being forbidden by the clergy.
All these new styles lacked what sort of appeal?
An appeal to mass numbers of people!!
Was the commedia mainly a new style of theatre, or a refurbished style of Greek and Roman theatre?
A new, unique style!!!
Tricky Question: Give me the name of either: the heroine’s father who was a worldly lover, or the boastful soldier who put on a front of being a hero.
Pantalone or II Capitano.
What was the theme of Tartuffe?
Hypocrisy or purity.