Medieval/Roman Theatre Review

The head of Roman acting troupe, in charge of finances, hiring musicians, costumes etc.

The decline of Roman theatre was due to?

Name chief tragic writer during Roman times known for emphasizing violent on stage spectacle.

Sea battles staged on lakes and man-made bodies of water were called?

Abstract themes presented as characters in the play (for example strength, beauty)?

Who wrote the Menaechmi with broad physical humor, improbable plots and farcical elements?

De Architectura, a 10-volume book about Roman theatrical architecture was written by?

11.The most noteworthy theatrical activity during the medieval period was religious or _____?

Medieval jugglers, mimes and minstrels performed in non-religious or ______ theatre.

After the fall of Rome in 600 AD came the period know to us as?

An element that does not match the historical time period of the play is called?

Scenic units placed side by side to show change of location were called?

Roman playwright a slave educated and freed wrote comedies, subtle humor and elegant language?

The ordinary language used by the common people, not just scholars would be called?

The Medieval equivalent to a modern day director is called?

The painted backdrop & curtain used in Roman theatre?

Roman equivalent to Aristotle writer of dramatic criticism such as Ars Poetica?

Plot structure starts early in story has multiple characters subplots mixing of comedy/tragedy?

The Roman festival dedicated to Jupiter incorporating theatre was called what?

A play designed to teach a lesson (for example Everyman) is called ?