French Theater History Flashcard

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What period does the French Neoclassical Theater explore?

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17th century France

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What was the first permanent theater in France?

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The Hotel de Bourgogne

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What were the first French theaters converted from?

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Tennis courts

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When did performances typically happen in French Renaissance theaters?

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In the afternoon

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When were women allowed to perform in theater companies?

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After 1607

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What was the typical number of actors in theater companies?

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8-12 actors

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Which king tried to improve actors' reputation?

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King Louis XIII

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What did comedy in the French Renaissance mix with ancient sources?

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Medieval farce

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Which character in French Renaissance comedy was known as a wily servant? Options: Gros-Guillaume, Turlupin, Gaultier, Pierrot

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Turlupin

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What type of characters did Gros-Guillaume play in comedy troupes?

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Fat characters