Medieval/Roman Theatre Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Medieval equivalent to a modern day director is called?

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

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

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

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

The painted backdrop & curtain used in Roman theatre?

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

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

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

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

The decline of Roman theatre was due to?

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

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