Theatre History Review for Final Exam

Today you will rehearse with me on stage Each group will receive 8 minutes each day When you are on stage – listen and be

respectful When you are not on stage, keep your voices

low You may talk as long as you do not disrupt the

rehearsal on stage Your group may work on any aspect of your

presentation while you are waiting on your rehearsal.

May 16th and 17th

Performance Costume – what will you

wear? Masks – do you need

them? Where will you perform?

Create your type of performing space – the stage

Translate How to pronounce words Narrator

Research play What happens before

– introduce What happens after –

conclusion Even if you read, you

need to be familiar with your script

Time it Presentation outlined

Who is credited with the birth of theatre?A. Ancient AsiansB. Ancient GreeksC. AmericansD. English

#1

The Greeks are credited with starting theatre to honor the god:

A. DionysisB. OsirisC. ZeusD. Thespis

#2

The chorus member who stepped away from the chorus and engaged in dialog with them was ______________, the first actor.A. DionysisB. OsirisC. ZeusD. Thespis

#3

All of the acting in Greek plays was done by:A. OfficialsB. MenC. WomenD. Slaves

#4

Plays that were written to teach basic principles (right versus wrong) are called _____________ plays.A. MiracleB. PassionC. MoralityD. Masque

#5

Named after the queen who ruled for a great part of it, the __________ period saw a rebirth of great comedy and drama.A. ElizabethanB. VictorianC. GeorgianD. Italian

#6

During the Elizabethan period, __________ were prevented from acting for the fear that it would cause immorality.A. WomenB. CriminalsC. ServantsD. Noblemen

#7

A poor man who wanted to attend a play by Marlowe, Jonson, or Shakespeare could stand in the ‘pit,’ the area in front of the stage. The people in this area were called: A. Penny MenB. GroundlingsC. StandersD. Pitters

#8

The Commedia dell’arte performances did not include which of the following:A. ScriptsB. PlotsC. Sub-PlotsD. Stock Characters

#9

The commedia dell’arte plays were performed by traveling:A. CompaniesB. LazziC. BurleD. Zanni

#10

In commedia dell’arte beautiful young lovers were called:A. PantaloneB. Il CapitanoC. InnamoratasD. Fontesca

#11

The Japanese theatre style that uses masks is called:A. KabukiB. NohC. BunrakuD. None of the above

#12

Performances based on the story of the Resurrection were originally performed byA. ServantsB. ActressesC. Priests and MonksD. All of the above

#13

What is one name of a type of historical Japanese theatre?A. MelodramaB. PantomimeC. KabukiD. Commedia

#14

Women could perform on stage during this time period

A. Early ElizabethanB. Ancient GreeceC. Italian RenaissanceD. Medieval

#15