Name the Era
This era is named after a restorative period for theatre after the English Civil War
Restoration Theatre
The author of famous plays like Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Midsummers Night Dream...
William Shakespeare
The type of theatre most popular during Greek and Roman times
Amphitheatres/Open-air theatres
A costume piece often used to amplify expression or define character
A mask
Define lazzi
A comic bit
This Era saw the rise of technology and theatrical realism
Victorian Theatre
The royal member that the Elizabethan Era is named after
Queen Elizabeth
The most famous theatre in the UK that burned down during the Elizabethan Era
The Globe
A character that has a specific quality/attribute/definition
A stock character
Define canovacci
A loose plot
This era was a cultural melting pot and embraced diverse acts such as acrobatics, musicals, jazz and circus tricks.
Vaudeville
King Charles II
The types of stages used during the Medieval Times
Wagons, Makeshift Stages, Church spaces
A prop used to make a funny noise when an actor got hit with it
A slapstick
What is a kora?
A musical instrument often used in West Africa
This theatrical style and era was founded by a woman, but was later allowed only for men.
Kabuki Theatre
The author of the Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde
This theatre space was used for gladiator fights, animal battles, etc. during the Roman period
The Colosseum
A style of theatre/playwrighting that highlights real life issues and depth of complex characters
Realism
Define griot
A storyteller/living archive
This era began the organization of acting troupes, used minimal scenery and brought forth some of the most iconic playwrights.
Elizabethan Theatre
The author of The Doll's House
Henrik Ibsen
The restoration era popularized a common part of the stage called:
The proscenium arch
The makeup style most often used in Kabuki theatre
Kumadori
Define chorus
A homogenous group of actors narrating a story