Medieval Drama and Theatre
... - Liturgy-bound (fix part of the liturgy) - Latin - Bound to dialogical tropes that appear in the text of the liturgy - Sung - Gestures dominate over words - Monastic origin - Mostly indoor plays - Remains in practice all throughout the Middle Ages ...
... - Liturgy-bound (fix part of the liturgy) - Latin - Bound to dialogical tropes that appear in the text of the liturgy - Sung - Gestures dominate over words - Monastic origin - Mostly indoor plays - Remains in practice all throughout the Middle Ages ...
The Clouds
... Seneca, a writer of tragedies, created “closet dramas” Theatres expanded into amphitheatres, large circular arenas that were surrounded by tiers of seats. ...
... Seneca, a writer of tragedies, created “closet dramas” Theatres expanded into amphitheatres, large circular arenas that were surrounded by tiers of seats. ...
File
... even _____________. During the plays they would start off with a prologue (a brief summary of the story), next would do a paradox (introduced the characters), then the exposition and mood come into play and ends with exodus (where characters and chorus depart). Plays would be performed in __________ ...
... even _____________. During the plays they would start off with a prologue (a brief summary of the story), next would do a paradox (introduced the characters), then the exposition and mood come into play and ends with exodus (where characters and chorus depart). Plays would be performed in __________ ...
The_Dawn_of_Theatre
... When Rome invaded Greece, they took great interest in Greek literature and art, adapting Greek plays Audiences were lower class, so comedies and slapsticks were more popular. Playhouses were portable wooden platforms until Roman leaders Pompey and Caesar built playhouses Claque – a person/group hire ...
... When Rome invaded Greece, they took great interest in Greek literature and art, adapting Greek plays Audiences were lower class, so comedies and slapsticks were more popular. Playhouses were portable wooden platforms until Roman leaders Pompey and Caesar built playhouses Claque – a person/group hire ...
GCE Drama and Theatre Studies (2240)
... production skills alongside the ability to think independently, make judgements and refine their work in the light of research. They will also demonstrate the ability to analyse the ways in which different performance and production elements are brought together to create theatre. The A2 specificati ...
... production skills alongside the ability to think independently, make judgements and refine their work in the light of research. They will also demonstrate the ability to analyse the ways in which different performance and production elements are brought together to create theatre. The A2 specificati ...
Medieval Drama
... Fixed stages that did not move. The audience moved from stage to stage to view Each cycle play. Some cycles could take all day or several days. ...
... Fixed stages that did not move. The audience moved from stage to stage to view Each cycle play. Some cycles could take all day or several days. ...
Document
... Charles II, the king, had been in France during the greater part of the Protectorate, together with many of the royalist party, all of whom were familiar with Paris and its fashions. Thus it was natural, upon the return of the court, that French influence should be felt, particularly in the theater. ...
... Charles II, the king, had been in France during the greater part of the Protectorate, together with many of the royalist party, all of whom were familiar with Paris and its fashions. Thus it was natural, upon the return of the court, that French influence should be felt, particularly in the theater. ...
Mystery and Miracle Plays began some 300 years ago as religious
... As these performances expanded with extra scenes and even some comedy, the authorities eased the plays out of the Church and into the churchyards. Eventually they moved to the market places and town squares. The annual performances were taken over by the trade guilds, each of which would take respon ...
... As these performances expanded with extra scenes and even some comedy, the authorities eased the plays out of the Church and into the churchyards. Eventually they moved to the market places and town squares. The annual performances were taken over by the trade guilds, each of which would take respon ...
The Revival of Drama
... including The Bible, which was in Latin. • How then was the Church to better spread its message? • LITURGICAL DRAMA ...
... including The Bible, which was in Latin. • How then was the Church to better spread its message? • LITURGICAL DRAMA ...
A Very Brief History of Theatre
... Rise of Rome, decline of Greece around 3rd century B.C. Theatre became more mass entertainment, very violent Competed with chariot races, circuses, staged battles scenes, etc. For many gods, not just one Very frequent performances Shows became short and usually comic – similar to today’s sitcoms ...
... Rise of Rome, decline of Greece around 3rd century B.C. Theatre became more mass entertainment, very violent Competed with chariot races, circuses, staged battles scenes, etc. For many gods, not just one Very frequent performances Shows became short and usually comic – similar to today’s sitcoms ...
Medieval Theatre
... in scenery by standing as a universal set or unidentified space. This freedom of movement based on imagination was later developed and perfected by Renaissance Theatre in Spain and England ...
... in scenery by standing as a universal set or unidentified space. This freedom of movement based on imagination was later developed and perfected by Renaissance Theatre in Spain and England ...
Medieval Theatre - GHS Foothiller Players
... in scenery by standing as a universal set or unidentified space. This freedom of movement based on imagination was later developed and perfected by Renaissance Theatre in Spain and England ...
... in scenery by standing as a universal set or unidentified space. This freedom of movement based on imagination was later developed and perfected by Renaissance Theatre in Spain and England ...
Medieval, Renaissance, and Elizabethan Theatre
... Christians would introduce theatrical performances to the church as a means of worship and teaching the gospel to the mostly illiterate congregation. The priests used performance as a way to teach people who couldn’t read about the events in the Bible and saints’ lives. These were called Miracle ...
... Christians would introduce theatrical performances to the church as a means of worship and teaching the gospel to the mostly illiterate congregation. The priests used performance as a way to teach people who couldn’t read about the events in the Bible and saints’ lives. These were called Miracle ...
Church Drama
... • Town people were easily influenced as they were largely illiterate and uneducated. • Most plays were well written. The plays highlighted the ever present reality of eternity, by hell and heaven being so dominant on stage. Eternity was more important than time on earth, so historical accuracy was n ...
... • Town people were easily influenced as they were largely illiterate and uneducated. • Most plays were well written. The plays highlighted the ever present reality of eternity, by hell and heaven being so dominant on stage. Eternity was more important than time on earth, so historical accuracy was n ...
William Shakespeare
... Did Shakespeare really write his plays? • Many believe it is impossible for Shakespeare to have written his plays – Lacks heights and depths of passion – could not learn aristocratic sports and manners – lacked schooling ...
... Did Shakespeare really write his plays? • Many believe it is impossible for Shakespeare to have written his plays – Lacks heights and depths of passion – could not learn aristocratic sports and manners – lacked schooling ...
Slide 1 - Riverdale Middle School
... Tropes: Short religious plays, probably sung or chanted in antiphonal styles of medieval music in which contrasting voices and musical themes play off each other. (like the Gregorian chants) ...
... Tropes: Short religious plays, probably sung or chanted in antiphonal styles of medieval music in which contrasting voices and musical themes play off each other. (like the Gregorian chants) ...
Medieval Theatre
... Secular theatre died with the fall of Rome Theatrical performances were banned by the Christian Church barbaric and evil The Roman Catholic Church controlled religion, education, and politics Most Roman theatre had been spectacle rather than religious drama ...
... Secular theatre died with the fall of Rome Theatrical performances were banned by the Christian Church barbaric and evil The Roman Catholic Church controlled religion, education, and politics Most Roman theatre had been spectacle rather than religious drama ...
Slide 1 - SchoolRack
... Tropes: Short religious plays, probably sung or chanted in antiphonal styles of medieval music in which contrasting voices and musical themes play off each other. (like the Gregorian chants) ...
... Tropes: Short religious plays, probably sung or chanted in antiphonal styles of medieval music in which contrasting voices and musical themes play off each other. (like the Gregorian chants) ...
William Shakespeare
... Early life 1564：born in Stratford-upon-Avon 1582：married the 26-year-old Anne Hathaway ...
... Early life 1564：born in Stratford-upon-Avon 1582：married the 26-year-old Anne Hathaway ...
Roman drama was a decadent imitation of Greek drama
... plays are usually referred to as a closet drama meaning they are meant to be read rather than acted. A playwright could not compete with the chariot races and the Circus Maximus or real naval battles on the open seas. Romans wanted vulgarity and coarseness. The moral decay brought Rome’s demise. Dur ...
... plays are usually referred to as a closet drama meaning they are meant to be read rather than acted. A playwright could not compete with the chariot races and the Circus Maximus or real naval battles on the open seas. Romans wanted vulgarity and coarseness. The moral decay brought Rome’s demise. Dur ...
Black Comedy--Comedy that tests the boundaries of good taste and
... pulleys or upper and lower tiers to represent earth, heaven and hell) which was moved about a city to allow different crowds to watch a mystery or miracle play. Passion play-- a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Christ: the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It is a traditional ...
... pulleys or upper and lower tiers to represent earth, heaven and hell) which was moved about a city to allow different crowds to watch a mystery or miracle play. Passion play-- a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Christ: the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It is a traditional ...
Medieval Theatre - Westerville City Schools
... in churches – inside On Mansion Stages outside churches – Production Guilds ran these Pageant Wagons – England and France ...
... in churches – inside On Mansion Stages outside churches – Production Guilds ran these Pageant Wagons – England and France ...
Passion Play
The Passion Play or Easter pageant is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. It is a traditional part of Lent in several Christian denominations, particularly in Catholic tradition.