History and terms of the theatre!

Who was the first actor?

• Antigone

• Sophocles

• Thespis

• Shakespeare

Who took over theatre during The Dark Ages/ Middle Ages?

• Kings

• Mimes

• The Church

What was the type of theatre that was made for the lower and middle classes around the Renaissance?

• Commedia Dell'Ants

• Commedia Dell'Taco

• Commedia Dell'Arte

The Globe theatre is a theatre made during the time of Queen Elizabeth. It was the theatre of the man who wrote, "Romeo and Juliet." What was the name of that man?

• William Shakespeare

• Joseph Prince

• Eli Manning

What is an appropriate audience response to a performance?

• yelling

• applause

• stomping

• whistling

What is a slang expression for "good luck"?

• stub your toe

• cool

• face plant

• break a leg

Who is the star of the show?

• Costumer

• Lead

• Boss

• Director

What is the highest praise an audience can give a performance?

• a peace sign

• a walkout

• a standing ovation

• a round of applause

What is the official name for the entire group of performers?

• people

• stars

• cast

• clowns