The Ancients
Medieval Madness
The Renaissance
The Bard
Grab Bag!
100

This "goat song" is marks the origin of theatre as an art form.

Dithyramb

100

These simple choral presentations were the first form of drama seen in the Medieval period.

Liturgical drama

100

In theatre, what is the English Renaissance best known for?

Shakespeare (playwriting) and newfound professionalism in theatre

100

Shakespeare was born in 1564 in this idyllic English town.

Stratford-upon-Avon

100

What progressive idea is the Spanish Golden Age remembered for in theatre?

Women were finally allowed to participate in theatre

200

This play, written by Sophocles in 441 BC, deals with themes of feminine revolt, political rebellion, and moral duty.

Antigone

200

These Medieval plays portrayed allegorical messages like good deeds, faith, and beauty.

Morality Play

200

The Italian Renaissance gave us this new style of theatrical architecture.

Proscenium arch
200

Shakespeare wrote primarily for this troupe of actors established under Queen Elizabeth I.

Lord Chamberlain's Men (The King's Men)
200

Between what years is the theatrical Renaissance broadly traced?

1300-1600

300

This ancient "special effect" was a crane-like mechanical arm that magically plucked protagonists from danger.

Deus ex machina

300

This Medieval "special effect" was a horror device used to depict the atrocities of eternal death.

Hell Mouth

300

This Italian improv troupe is known for physicality on stage and "slapstick" humor.

Commedia dell'arte

300

In Shakespeare's As You Like It, who does Rosalind love?

Orlando

300

Name Aristotle's 3 Unities

Time

Place

Action

400

This ancient Grecian formula consisted of three tragedies and a comedy.

Tetraology

400

Considered the "og touring theatre," this device was used to stage Medieval mystery plays in various European towns.

Wagon

400

What are the French Neoclassicist remembered for...according to Ms. B?

Aristotle but worse. (Aristotle on steroids! Bougie!)

400

This popular Shakespearian locale was destroyed TWICE in London fires.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

400

Name at least 3 of Aristotle's 6 Elements of Drama

Plot, Character, Thought, Language, Spectacle, Song

500

This often raunchy ancient comedic play is where we get our word "satire"

Satyr play 

500

These Medieval plays focused mainly on the saints.

Miracle Plays

500

Between what years did the Puritanical theatre outlaw occur?

1642-1660

500

Due to his forward-thinking writing, Shakes is known for doing what for modern rhetoric?

Standardizing/modernizing the English language

500

Draw ONE comparison between the ancient Greeks and Romans as it pertains to theatrical expression.

Decorum vs. lack thereof

Religious celebration vs. entertainment

civic focus vs. gratuitous fun