This playwright is still studied today for his tragedy plays, including Romeo & Juliet and Julius Caesar
Who is William Shakespeare?
100
Built in 1576, this is the first permanent & successful theatre in London.
What is The Theatre?
100
To show a person getting wounded or murdered on stage, the other actor would stab these.
What are sacks of animal blood?
100
These lively performances were popularized during this era by Ben Jonson.
What are Masques?
100
Due to the largeness of the theatres and no microphones, actors would have to do this while they speak in order for people to hear them.
What is projection?
200
This playwright is known for popularizing Masques and producing Volpone.
Who is Ben Jonson?
200
This is Shakespeare's theatre, built in 1599.
What is The Globe Theatre?
200
Rolling cannons, drums & fireworks were used to show and make the sound of this.
What is thunder/lightning?
200
These buildings, still used today, were constructed for the sole purpose of theatrical entertainment during this era.
What are Theatres?
200
This is the name of the play Ben Jonson is most known for, also the play Maya and Shannon just performed.
What is Volpone?
300
This playwright was stabbed in the head after getting in an argument over not paying a hotel bill.
Who is Christopher Marlowe?
300
All theatres are closed down due to this highly contagious & fatal disease in 1593.
What is the Bubonic Plague?
300
These were used for spontaneous exits during scenes.
What are trap doors?
300
Before this era, this "type" of people were not allowed to be involved in theatre. It wasn't until 1660 that they were permitted to make a licensed appearance.
What are women?
300
Female characters would be played by these people.
What are young men/boys
400
Credited for the construction of The Theatre in 1576
Who is James Burbage?
400
Before actual theatres were built, performances would be held at these venues. (Give at least two)
What are churches, town halls and outdoor arenas?
400
To signify night time in the scene, actors would carry these on stage, even though it may not have been dark.
What are flaming torches?
400
T or F! During the times of The Plague, the banning of plays and The Closing of Theatres, all theatre companies moved on from theatre and found new professions.
FALSE! They continued with theatrical productions because they believed in expressing themselves through drama & entertainment.
400
T or F
Due to lack of scenery, many actors would be on the stage during a scene to identify the setting.
FALSE! Few actors would be in productions overall. Only 3-7 characters would be on stage, at most, at a time.
500
The best drama teacher known to man.
Who is MR. DICKINSON?!
500
This religious group is responsible for The Closing of Theatres because they did not approve of the content in the performances.
Who are The Puritans?
500
To make the performances more lively, these would often be incorporated into the script.
What are dances/jigs, poetry, songs etc.
500
Christopher Marlowe was one of the first playwrights to break free of this writing style that has each line following a specific beat.
What is Iambic Pentameter?
500
Rather than a nine month tour like todays theatre companies do, performances in The English Renaissance would only last this long: