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Ancient Theatre

7th Grade Drama Notes Part One page 1

Primitive Tribes

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Period 1 2 3 4

React to the image above. Comment, connect, construct.

This image makes me think of:

Words to watch for (academic language):

DRAMA SHAMAN

PACIFY

RITUAL

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Why did Primitive Tribes “do” performances? Rites of initiation, to kindle bravery (pep talks), Worship, Oral tradition. Tribal “how to” Who did performances in Primitive Tribes? Witch doctor/ priest/ Shaman

How were performances and culture related in Primitive Tribes? Spirits they believed controlled their world were part of the reason to perform. Hunts, bravery… Oral tradition (passing on the culture) What was the performance space like for Primitive Tribes? In front of temples and around campfires.

What secondary elements were used by Primitive Tribes? Costumes Props Movement/Dance Music What were performances like/about? Reenactment of something that happened.

What do I most remember about this lesson? (Make connections to prior learning or note something that will help you remember this later)

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Ancient Egyptians

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Period 1 2 3 4


PHARAOH

HIEROGLYPHICS

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Why did Ancient Egyptians “do” performances? Concerned with life after death Honor the gods (Pharaoh) Who did performances in Ancient Egypt? Priests and Pharaoh

How were performances and culture related in Ancient Egypt? The Afterlife What was the performance space like for Ancient Egyptians? In Pharaoh’s palace and temples

What secondary elements were used by Ancient Egyptians? Scripts What were performances like? Stories of gods and pharaohs acted out

What do I most remember about this lesson? (Make connections to prior learning or note something that will help you remember this later) First recorded performance: 3000 BC found in a tomb in Hieroglyphics

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ANcient Hebrews

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Period 1 2 3 4


OLD TESTAMENT

SONG OF SOLOMON

BOOK OF JOB

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Why did Ancient Hebrews “do” drama? Worship Who did performances in Ancient Hebrew times? No one!

How were performances and culture related in Ancient Hebrew culture? Worshiping ONE GOD What was the performance space like for Ancient Hebrews? There was no performance space.

What secondary elements were used by Ancient Hebrews? NONE What were performances like? NONE

What do I most remember about this lesson? (Make connections to prior learning or note something that will help you remember this later) The Song of Solomon is a dialogue between a Bride and Groom. Dramatic poetry. The Book of Job is written in the form of a 5-act drama with a prologue and an epilogue.

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React to the image above.

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Ancient Greeks


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Period 1 2 3 4


HOMAGE PLAYWRIGHT THYMELE THESPIAN

TRAGEDY CHOREGUS SKENE

THEATRE CHORUS RHETORICAL

TRILOGY ORCHESTRA MASK

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Why did Ancient Greeks “do” performances? Entertainment, enlightenment, explore the human condition, make a political statement Who did performances in Ancient Greece? MEN. ONLY. *First playwright (one who authors a script): Aeschylus “Father of Tragedy” *First actor: Thespis (we call people involved in theatre THESPIANS) *Sophocles – won the prize 18 times! Oedipus Rex, Antigone. Still performed today.

How were performances and culture related in Ancient Greece? Intellectual Contests What was the performance space like for Ancient Greeks? Outdoors Built into a hill Semicircular seating around an acting space

What secondary elements were used by Ancient Greeks? Masks Exaggerated expressions, easier to see Megaphone made it easier to hear One actor to play multiple roles Men could easily play female roles What were performances like? Rhetorical (more talk than action) Products of imagination, worship, historical base

What do I most remember about this lesson? (Make connections to prior learning or note something that will help you remember this later) Pages 402-408

TRUE BIRTH OF THEATRE -because they invented the STAGE

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React to the image at the above. Comment, connect, construct.

Compare this image to the one from Ancient Greece:


Ancient Romans


SPECTACLE

AMPITHEATRE

CLAQUE

CLOSET DRAMA

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Period 1 2 3 4

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Why did Ancient Romans “do” performances?

Worship of gods Desensitization Who did performances in Ancient Rome?

Actors (primarily men) Seneca wrote “closet dramas” (meant to be read, not acted out) Plautus’ plots borrowed by Shakespeare and Moliere

How were performances and culture related in Ancient Rome?

Violence, vulgarity What was the performance space like for Ancient Romans?

Complex structures Innovative architecture The Coliseum The Amphitheatre Naumachiea

What secondary elements were used by Ancient Romans?

Some masks Many elements of Greek drama, but then it got less intellectual

What were performances like?

Displays of slapstick humor, vulgar acts and dancing, violence and brutality (gladiators, man vs wild animal…)


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Hindu Theatre

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Period 1 2 3 4


DIALOGUE

GREENROOM

PATRONS

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Why do the Hindu people “do” performances?

Worship Pleasant entertainment Who does performances in India?

Men and women (first culture to allow women to perform) For wealthy people

How are performances and culture related in India?

No conflicts or major issues Peaceful and pleasant What is the performance space like for India?

Now large stages and amphitheatres. Then, in palaces.

What secondary elements are used by Hindus?

Dance, music, costumes What are performances like?

Mostly dancing that is interpretive, kind of like a hula


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What type of character do you think this is? Why?

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Chinese Theatre

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Period 1 2 3 4


INTERPRETIVE DANCE SYMBOLIC

“CHILDREN OF THE PEAR TREE GARDEN”

PROPOGANDA

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Why did the Chinese “do” performances?

Worship of ancestors and the emperor

Who does performances in China?

Men

How were performances and culture related in China?

Ancestor worship Tradition Loyalty What is the performance space like for China?

Varies – wide stages for Peking Opera Arenas for Chinese acrobats Carts and wagons for street performances Puppet stages for shadow puppetry

What secondary elements are used in Chinese theatre?

Elaborate costumes, stylized make up and wigs, shadow puppets, music and dance

What are performances like?

Singing, acting, sedate poses and gestures. Symbolic Mostly about loyalty to husband and military


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Japanese Theatre

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Period 1 2 3 4


NOH TRAPDOOR

KYOGEN

BUNRAKU

KABUKI

FLOWERWAY (HANAMICHI)

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Why do the Japanese “do” performances?

Entertainment Divine revelation Who does performances in Japan?

Emperor Ming Huang MEN Chikamatsu (wrote Bunraku scripts)

How are performances and culture related in Japan?

Very traditional. Still do it like in 1300 Formal Symbolic

What is the performance space like for Japan?

Noh theaters are 18’ squares with 4 pillars and a “Shinto” style roof. Pine tree back drop. Kabuki theaters vary as do Bunraku

What secondary elements are used by Japan?

Noh- masks (similar to Greeks) Bunraku – elaborate and intricate puppets Kabuki – stylized make up, fancy costumes, and big wigs All use music. Noh & Kabuki - dance

What are performances like?

Symbolic, sedate dancing (poses and gestures). There is usually a chorus (like the Greeks) to narrate. Audiences must infer meaning.


Noh theatre = oldest form of Japanese theatre. For more intellectual audiences. 3 tragedies are mixed with 2 kyogen (tragicomedies (like the Greek satyr play))

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