Theatre History

The key to being an engaging storyteller is:

• Interaction

• Tap Dancing

• Funny Voices

• Being Loud

The first known scripted theatrical performance was in:

• New York

• Italy

• London

• Greece

The Greeks used ______________ to help the audience identify the characters and their emotions throughout the story.

• Chanting

• Facial Expressions

• Songs

• Masks

Actors are called Thespians because they are named after the first actor, _________________.

• Sophocles

• Dionysus

• Thespis

• Zeus

Liturgical Dramas were performed by:

• The Gods

• Priests

• Greeks

• Actors

Mystery Plays, Miracle Plays, and Morality Plays are all examples of:

• Vernacular Dramas

• Bible Stories

• Liturgical Dramas

• Shakespeare Plays

Vernacular Dramas were performed in the ____________ on wagons.

• Church

• Theatre

• Town Square

• Forrest

The proscenium stage was created by the:

• Italians

• Americans

• French

• English

The thrust stage was created by the:

• Italians

• Americans

• French

• English

The first professional acting troupe of paid actors was formed in:

• New York

• England

• Greece

• Italy