PPT-A Brief History of Theatre

The Earliest Form of Theatre Recorded Historians found that Ancient Egyptians performed a threeday pageant performance about four thousand years ago The pageant explained the story of Osiris an Egyptian god. Dr. Neighbours. NRHS . Theatre Classes. The land. The myths. The stage. The. . Land. Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea. The Land. PURPOSE OF GREEK DRAMA. Dramas presented by the state at annual religious festivals. . A Brief History – Part 1 . Early Influences. What is Musical Theatre?. mu·si·cal. . the·a·ter. . noun: musical theatre is a genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential . part. professions. Part 1. Director. Job Description: A Theatrical Production Director visually interprets the script; guiding the actors in vocal and physical direction and blocking the movement on stage. They coordinate all of the creative aspects of the production and prepare the show for opening.. Dionysus. God of wine, theatre, revelry, and fertility. Also known as Bacchus by Romans. Born from the thigh of Zeus (twice born). Instructed on winemaking . Greek theatre came out of the worship of Dionysus. Workshops . Research Investigation: Preparation. 20% HL. 30% SL. What is it?.  Develop a really detailed understanding of a Theatre tradition (from the list) that is underpinned by a sound theoretical understanding of this practice – this means RESEARCH . What did you learn doing Pantomime and Commedia?. How did you communicate in both?. Why do theatre in middle school?. What can you apply outside the theatre classroom that you have learned so far (or might learn)?. What is Musical theatre? . Musical theatre is theatre that utilizes singing, acting, and dancing to tell a story. A Brief History of Musicals. History of Musicals: The beginning. Music has been used in onstage performances throughout the years – Greek theatre, medieval theatre, Tudor theatre, and Elizabethan theatre all saw the use of music and/or dance in some form to entertain audiences. Early Influences. What is Musical Theatre?. mu·si·cal. . the·a·ter. . noun: musical theatre is a genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential part. It is an American creation. Chapter 8. Modern and Postmodern. Previous ages include –. Classical (Greece and Rome). Medieval (Mystery and Morality Plays). Renaissance (The Elizabethan Age in England). The Royal Theatre (The Court Theatre of Spain and France). There exist similarities between the theatres and amphitheatres of ancient Rome/Italy. They were constructed out of the same material, Roman concrete, and provided a place for the public to go and see numerous events throughout the Empire. However, they are two entirely different structures, with specific layouts that lend to the different events they held. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. While amphitheatres would feature races and gladiatorial events, theatres hosted events such as plays, pantomimes, choral events, and orations. Their design, with its . By Robert Cohen. Chapter 2 . Definition. A play is, essentially, what happens in theatre. It is not a thing but an event.. The play is the theatre’s . dran. (something done).. A play, unlike a drama, is ACTION, not words in a book.. English 12. Angie Lewis. The History. 1599: . the Globe Theatre is opened on Bankside - to the South of . London. William . Shakespeare is a co-owner of the Globe and a . writer . of . plays. Globe . institution in anyprevious yearNoTesting PlanNo I prefer to apply test optional By: Elizabeth Comtois. Ms. . Munley’s. 2. nd. Period. European Theatre in The . middle . ages. After . the fall of the Roman Empire, small nomadic bands traveled around performing wherever there was an audience. They consisted of storytellers, jesters, jugglers and many other performers. .