Renaissance Theatre History

Romeo & Juliet: Where does it take place?

What Shakespeare play is considered "bad luck" to say the title of in a theatre?

Who is considered the greatest playwright of ALL time?

When was Shakespeare live?

What is Shakespeare’s home theatre?

Shakespeare's most famous play is...

What is NOT one of the 3 types/styles of plays that Shakespeare wrote?

Which Commedia Dell Arte Character does NOT wear a mask?

What is the name given to the English Renaissance?

Which of the following playwrights was NOT from Spain?

This term for a place to purchase tickets, came into existence at this time. What is the term?

What is a soliloqouy?

Which play was written by Christopher Marlow?

Where were the cheapest seats located in the Globe and other theatres during this time?

The audience stood around the stage. What was this design inspired by?

An actor's dressing room is known by this name

This is a name for a "comic bit" used in Commedia Dell Arte

Romeo & Juliet: What event sparks the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets in the play?

It is a superstition to say the name "Macbeth" in the theatre. Of the choices, which is NOT an appropriate substitute?

Romeo & Juliet: Who is the first to notice Juliet's Death?

This playwright was known for using "blank verse"

Romeo & Juliet: What is the final resolution of the play?

An improv group located in Los Angeles is named after the poor audience members, what is this name?

What 20th century performers were popular for using slapstick in their films

Romeo & Juliet: Who marries Romeo & Juliet?

Romeo & Juliet: How does Romeo die?

What type of performance is the “Punch and Judy” show?

This device helps the character, Punch, to speak in a particular way.

The modern character, Harley Quinn, is based on what Commedia Dell Arte character?

This was used as a signal on top of the Globe Theatre to indicate that a play was being performed?