Theater 1 Midterm Review

Who is considered the most famous playwright of the English Renaissance?

What was the name of the large, circular space where the chorus performed?

What movement in modern theatre emphasized the absurdity of human existence

What was the primary purpose of Greek Theatre

What were the movable stages used in medieval theatre called?

What is one of the most significant contributions of the Renaissance to theatre

What is the name of the puppet theatre in Japan?

What was the primary subject of most medieval theatre performances?

What was the goal of Realism in theatre?

Which of the following is an example of a modern American playwright

Who is considered the first known actor in Greek Theatre?

What was a key difference Greek and Roman theatres?

What major event led to the reopening of theatre in England during the Restoration period?

Which type of Japanese theatre features elaborate costumes and dramatic makeup

What was the primary reason for the decline of Roman theatre?

How does Naturalism differ from Realism

Which Roman Playwright is known for his comedies that influences later European theatre?

Which of the following playwrights was prominent during the Restoration period?

Which playwright is known for writing in the Theatre of the Absurd style?

Which major development in theatre occurred during the 20th Century

What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre in London?

What was a key change in Restoration theatre?

Which type of medieval play focused on the lives of saints

What was the traditional form of Japanese theatre known for its slow, stylized movements, and masks

Which playwright is considered one of the founders of Realism