Tech Theatre History Review - Exam I

Which of the following were ways that Roman theatre was different than Greek?

In many civilizations, theatrical performances were often part of this type of ceremony?

What was the purpose of the Ekkyklema or death cart in Greek theatre?

In which era were theatres first built on their own foundation?

The creation of a larger stage, bigger backstage area and smaller orchestra are all changes from which time period?

What theory for the origin of theatre involves the passing down of information from one person to another?

Which theatre was built into a hillside?

A dressing hut was added to the Greek stage so that actors could change masks. What was the dressing hut called?

How many sides make up a periaktoi?

When did theatre begin?

Early Roman theatre looks a lot like theatre from where?

What element used to raise animals to the performance space in Roman Theatres?

What did actors wear when performing in Greek Theatre? 

Why is it so hard to determine when and how theatre began?

Religious ritual, myth, clowning and games are all examples of

What type of machine was used to raise or lower actors from above?

Roman Theatres were what kind of circle?

Greek theatre was performed in an outdoor

 In Rome, theatre was seen primarily as

Greek Theatres were what kind of circle?