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Theater History Test

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During which period was Greek theater introduced to cultures throughout the eastern Mediterranean and all the way to India? During the Hellenistic period. (336-c. 31 B.C.E.)
Who promoted Greek culture and learning wherever he went? Alexander the Great, ruler of mainland Greece.
Who feared the powerful influence of drama so much that he argued for censorship and strict state control over it? Plato
In what century did comedy start to decline? 3rd century B.C.E.
What was the name of the first acting guild that was created in 277 BCE? Artists of Dionysus.
What was the New Comedy costume based upon? The dress of ordinary life.
What was the most important Hellenistic innovation from 150 BCE? High-raised stage.
Who were more than likely the first ‘professional’ entertainers? Greek mimes.
What year marked the beginning of Roman theatre? 240 B.C.E.
Around 27 BCE, under the new empire,what was drama abandoned in favor of? Variety entertainment.
What two Roman authors are the only ones whose comedies survived intact? Plautus and Terence.
What are two significant changes made by Roman dramatists to the drama? They added musical accompaniment.
Who was the first playwright (a Roman) to divide plays into five episodes (acts)? Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Be able to describe what the four stock characters were that appeared in the Fabula Atelana: Bucco, Pappus, Maccus, Dossenus. Bucco: A vivacious, boisterous braggart Pappus: A comic old man Maccus: A gluttonous fool Dossenus: A hunchback of frightening appearance.
Under what empire did the mime begin to be non-literary (mute)? Under the Rome Empire.
Name the 4 other forms of entertainment competed with theatre within the Roman empire. Chariot racing, horseracing, mock calvary battles, and footraces.
When was the first permanent theatre in Rome constructed? 55 B.C.E Theatre Pompeii
Name two design changes that were made when Rome began creating permanent theatre houses. The stage house and auditorium.
When was the first amphitheatre in Rome built? 46 B.C.E.
Describe the two types of scenery in Rome. They had Comedy scenery and Tragedy scenery - what did they consist of? Comedy- houses opening into a city street Tragedy- a palace or temple
What innovation began in the 2nd century with the stage curtain? The curtain was suspended from overhead and raised by the ropes.
What was the overall social status of the actor in Rome? Some historians have suggested that all actors were slaves owned by company managers.
In what century did the “star” performer idea arise? In the first century B.C.E.
What instrument was mainly used in Roman plays for background music? A flute with two pipes, each about 20 inches long.
When did Roman theatre reach its height? The Roman theater reached its height during the fourth century C.E.
What was the main source of opposition to the Roman theatre? The rising Christian church.
What were the three reasons the theatre was a favorite target of the Christians? Associated with festivals with pagan gods, licentiousness of the mimes offended the moral sense of the church leaders, mimes often ridiculed Christian practices as baptism and the sacrament of bread and wine.
What is the year of the last definite record of a performance in Rome? 533 D.E.
What are the three main aspects of the Byzantine theatre? Popularity, religion, and scholars.
What place was the center of secular entertainment in Constantinople? Hippodrome.
What was denied to actors in Byzantine because actors were considered disreputable? Civil rights.
Why is Constantinople important in theatre history? (What did they think was important to preserve?) Its preservation of classical Greek manuscripts.
What was introduced in Turkey around the 14th century? Shadow puppets.
What religion was a negative influence in theatrical history during this time period? Mosiems.
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