Greek Theatre
What the ancient Greeks wore on their faces during their performances.
What are masks?
The structure in the center of Rome, used for various forms of entertainment.
What is the Colosseum?
Groups of actors would travel from place to place performing, with no permanent home similar to this group of people.
What are nomads?
Commedia performances were a version of this form of theatre.
What is Improv?
One of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, starring the titular star crossed lovers
Who are Romeo and Juliet?
The circular acting area at the foot of the hill, where the chorus (and other actors) performed.
What is the Orchestra?
The Romans were responsible for adding this to the theatre experience. (Hint-Something we still use today.)
What is the Curtain?
Theatre was kept alive during the “dark days” because of these people.
Who were street performers/Jugglers/Acrobats/Animal Trainers
The most important part of the costume in Commedia Dell Arte. This is what defined each character.
What are masks?
The three categories of plays Shakespeare wrote.
What are comedy, tragedy, and history?
The Greeks would use this tool built into their masks to help them project
What is a megaphone?
The Romans were responsible for adding this element behind the play’s dialogue.
What is music?
One of the most famous morality plays with themes that explore life, death, and salvation. Written by anonymous.
What is Everyman?
Short Comedic, Physical bits within the story. (hint- 2 different definitions of this word.)
What is Lazzi?
A black flag flying outside the theatre meant that this genre of play was being performed that day.
What is Tragedy?
Structure at the rear of the acting space, it had at least one, and perhaps as many as three openings which could be used as entrances.
What is a Skene?
The group of people responsible for shutting down Theatre at the time.
Who were the Christians?
A popular medieval play style based on biblical stories. (hint: One of the M names)
What are Mystery Plays?
Il Capitano is usually one of these professions.
What is Military or Police?
Audience members who sat in the pit in front of the stage were called this.
What are groundlings?
Crane-like device mounted on the roof of the skene to lower a god into the action to solve a problem
What is the Deux Ex Machina?
The style of play the Romans were most known for.
What are Farces?
The person responsible for banning miracle plays in the 16th Century.
Who was King Henry VIII? (The King of England)
Three Themes that were the base of almost every commedia scenario.
What is love, money, and food?
There is a conspiracy that Shakespeare and this playwright are actually the same person.
Who is Christopher Marlowe?