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Theater
By Kathy Chavez, Caitlin Rainey,
Miriam del Cerro
17th Century
Dramatic authors supported by Louis XIV
 Theater sustained by the church
 Influences from Italy and Spain were a
good source of dynamism and renewal
 Spanish Comedia inspires French authors
 Tragicomedy- greatly appreciated in 2nd
half of century
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17th Century
New regular theater established and
governed by strict rules
 After the death of main dramatic authors
who gave it re-own, classic theater died
out with passing of century
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17th Century Stage
19th Century
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Special acts
 Jugglers, tumblers, fires, explosions
Music used increase emotion
Good vs. evil
Happy endings
Theaters bigger
Romantic and melodramatic
Realism
Authentic folkdances, costumes picturesque
Stars receive high salary
New York is the new theater center
19th Century Stage
Similarities
Comedies
 Costumes
 Drama
 Romance
 Realism
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Did the 17th Century Influence the
19th Century?
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Yes, Shakespeare’s plays were changed to
be more happy and uplifting in the 19th
century. The basic principles of theater
were carried over from the 17th century to
the 19th century in the form of realism, yet
the 19th century became more in favor of
comedies, while the 17th century was used
to entertain people of high power using
tragedies and dramas.
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