History of Theater

Greece

Rome

Middle Ages

The Renaissance

Restoration

Romantic Period

Contemporary

All actors were ___________ Three Principles 1. Must bring about __________, a release of emotions 2. Main characters were former ____________ 3. Written ____________

Plays aren't as good. Improved the design of ________

Theater of the ________: Life is meaningless and strivings are absurd

Theater ________ after Rome fell The _______ brought back in the 10th century to tell _______________________

Renewed interest in Greek/Roman theater New genres of theater: ________________, tragedies, and pastoral (love stories) The greatest playwright, ______________________

More _______________ plays _____________ could be on stage for the first time

Define Romanticism: _________________________________________________ The _____________ was invented Plays became more __________, showing people as they are