Show:
Egyptian to Greek
Roman to Medieval
The Renaissance
Early 1900s
Present Day
100

Performances usually lasted how long in Ancient Greek Theatre?

Hours and Hours, sometimes DAYS

100

What type of races did Roman Theatres use to draw in crowds of people?

Chariot Races


100

In what era did women first get the opportunity to perform on stage? In what country?

Commedia, Italy

100

What type of movie has no recorded spoken dialogue and is, often accompanied by live music?

Silent Film


100

What playwright and composer is associated with Hamilton and In the Heights?

Lin Manuel Miranda

200

Which god is the most famous Ancient Egyptian play about?

Osiris

200

Who could attend Roman Theater performances?

Everyone! 

200

Which of the stock characters in Commedia is clever and mischievous? 

 Arlecchino (Harlequin)

200

Who is the most famous silent film actor?

Charlie Chaplin

200

What was so special about Marissa Bode, an actress who played Nessarose (Elphaba's sister) in Wicked in 2024?

She was the first actress to be a real wheelchair user to play the role. 
300

Why did Ancient Greek Theatre use choral speeches?

Because the Amphitheaters they performed in were huge! 

300

Were regular people allowed to be actors in Medieval Theater?

Yes, but it was usually more Priests who got to be god or the religious entity in the play. 
300

What Renaissance playwright works include Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet?

Shakespeare


300

What is a type of variety show with comedy, music, dance, and other acts. 

Vaudeville

300

Why was Hamilton such a groundbreaking piece of theatre?

Featured so much diversity on stage, one of the first Broadway plays written with Rap music. 

400

What did actors wear to help portray different characters in a play in Ancient Greek theatre?

Masks

400

Which book did most of the stories of Medieval Theatre come from?

The Bible


400

Who played the female roles in Shakespeare's plays?

Young Boys

400

What composer and lyricist team is known for Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music?

Rogers and Hammerstien


400
The change in what type of technology led to Broadway becoming more accessible to people outside of New York City?

Social Media (the internet)

500

 Who was the Greek god associated with wine and theatre?

Dionysis

500

What did the priests and the church want to teach people during Medieval theatre plays?

Morals and religious practices

500

What group of writers are said to have been Shakespeare's writing influence? (who he may have copied from)

The University Wits

500

What composer known for Cats and The Phantom of the Opera?

Andrew Lloyd Webber

500

What is Mrs. V's favorite musical?

Dear Evan Hansen