Theatre History

What does the word theatre mean?

• a place for seeing

• a place for acting

• a place for entertainment

• a place for enjoying

What does true theatre require?

• actors

• scripts

• audience

• tickets

When did theatre begin?

• 6oo BC

• 32 BC

• 1492 AD

• 1676 AD

Who was Thespis?

• the first director of a play

• the first actor in theatre

• the first audience member in a theatre

• the first ticket taker in a theatre

What type of play did the Greeks most admire?

• comedy

• tragedy

• musical

• romance

While the Greeks prefered tragedies, the Romans preferred __________

• comedy

• romance

• musical

• horror

Who was responsible for closing all Roman theatres?

• The French

• The Italians

• The Christians

• The Muslims

What was the type of theatre popular from 1300-the 1600s?

• Ancient

• Medieval

• Roman

• Renaissance

When were women able to act?

• during Ancient theatre

• during Medieval theatre

• During Renaissance theatre

• During Roman theatre

Who is associated with Lord Chamberlain's Men?

• William Shakespeare

• William the Conqueror

• William the Great

• William of Sussex