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Liban Ahmed Timeline 1810- Georg Büchner (German Playwright) reacted against Romanticism in German Theatre Creation of Melodrama became popular 1850s- Émile Zola a French writer wished to surpass Ibsen and his realism 1850- Henrik Ibsen (“Father of Modern drama” and Norwegian Playwright) ranged in style 1860- Edmond Rostand a very popular French playwright created Romantic and Comedic roles for performers Special effects technology was introduced by David Belasco an American Producer Characteristics • Gas lighting created a way to darken the theatre and light the stage • Modern plot; the villain poses a threat, the hero or heroine escapes, etc,with a happy ending. • The word “melodrama” comes from "music drama” • A simple moral universe; good and evil are embodied in stock characters. • In Melodrama, music was used to increase emotions • In Melodrama, many special effects were used such as explosions, earthquakes, and drowning scenes • In Melodrama, almost never 5 acts, usually 2-5 Theatre Development • Scenery as well as costumes became more elaborate and more accurately resembled their roles • The invention of gas lighting made it possible to dim the theatre and light the stage to bring focus and attention to the play • live animals were brought on stage like in the play Hannibal when Elephants were brought on stage Actors and Playwrights • Henrik Ibsen- a Norwegian Playwright who attacked peoples beliefs and values of theatre • Sarah Bernhardt- a popular French actress whose style would be thought exaggerated today, she preformed in many plays at the time Review Questions!!! Were you listening?! 1. About when did Emile Zola decided to surpass Ibsen? 2. List 2 developments of the 19th century theatre? 3. What was Sarah Bernhardt known for?