Greek
Theatre History
Theatre History
The world's first recorded actor
Thespis
Term for a one-person scene
The part of the story where the conflict is resolved
Resolution
Roman version of the Greek god Dionysus
Bacchus
This element is defined as two points connected
Line
the Greek god of good harvest
Dionysus
Term for a two-person scene
The part of the story where the action reaches its highest point
Climax
A style of play, invented by the Romans, that was written only to be read and not performed
Closet Drama
Shape
Item worn to help with characterization and vocal projection
Mask
Term for character movements
Blocking
The part of the story where the setting and backstory are introduced
Exposition
Roman performance style that was a very early form of modern circus
Roman Mime
This element is defined as the way something feels or appears to feel
Texture
Name of the Greek festival where theatre as we know it was invented
City Dionysia
Stage Directions
The part of the story where the conflict is introduced
Inciting Incident
Roman performance style that was a very early form of modern improv
Atellan Farce
This element is divided into two categories:
positive ______ and negative _______
Space
Greek word that means "to do" or "to act"; It is the origin of the word drama
Dran
Term for a short pause or a shift in subject within dialogue
Beat
The last part of the story that is seen on stage (the "happily ever after" moment)
Denouement
Livius Andronicus
This element is defined as the way an object takes up space (hint: a 2D object that appears to be 3D)
Form