Tech History Review

Mansions read from left to right starting with heaven and ending at hell’s mouth.

In Elizabethan Theatre, the lower-class audience stood right against the stage in a large circular area called the pit.

What is the name for Medieval plays that were inspired by the Old Testament of the Bible?

Multiple venues and seating configurations are used in Modern Theatre.

In Ancient Greece, they would stage live sea battles called naumachia.

During this era in Italy there was a focus on scale, light, and shadow.

Stock characters and improvisational comedy were introduced during what era?

Ancient Rome lasted from 550-220 B.C.E.

In Ancient Greece, only three actors had speaking roles.

Audience members sat in a semi-circular auditorium called a theatron.

During this era Giacomo Torelli revolutionized how we move scenery with the chariot and pole system.

The Paraskena served as a backstage in Ancient Greek Theatre.

In Ancient Greece, the use of the chorus was eliminated in favor of having more actors on stage.

In Ancient Rome, actors performed in front of the paraskenia.

In Restoration Theatre, Adolph Apia and E. Golden Craig introduced 3D elements into scenic design

In the Medieval Times, rolling stages would line up end to end to form stations, and audience would move to each scene.

During what era were plays considered competitive events, with winning playwrights?

In Modern Theatre, curtained off areas on both levels of the stage created an inner above and an inner below.

In what era were suspended lanterns and footlights with reflectors used on stage?

In Elizabethan Theatre, buildings became public, seating members of royalty side by side with the poor.

The Italian Renaissance lasted from 1600-1899 C.E.

In addition to tragedy and comedy, Ancient Greek theatre also featured a rude,crass style of play called miracle plays.

In the Medieval Times, _______ we’re introduced to help move mansions outside for more acting space and larger audiences

During the Restoration Era, limelight was invented, making it the first theatrical spotlight.

In Elizabethan Theatre, audience members who stood in the pit were called _______.

In what era did Aristotle write the Poetics?

Restoration Theatre lasted from 1900C.E. To present day.

Anti realism movements were developed during this era.

Which era lasted from 240 B.C.E. - 500 C.E?

In Commedia troupes, women were allowed to perform for the first time along side men.