Nature and Elements of Theater

What was the value of theater in ancient Greece?

• Emphasized human crisis

• Financed by states and wealthy citizens

• Performed for entire community at religious festivals

• Forbidden by Puritans in England

Why was theater forbidden in England from 1642-1660?

• Emphasized human crisis

• Considered morally unacceptable by Puritans

• Financed by states and wealthy citizens

• Performed for entire community at religious festivals

What did plays tend to emphasize?

• Forbidden by Puritans in England

• Performed for entire community at religious festivals

• Financed by states and wealthy citizens

• Deception and violence

Who considered theater morally unacceptable in England from 1642-1660?

• Ancient Greeks

• Puritans in power

• Wealthy citizens

• States

What did Puritans in England consider theater to be?

• Financed by states and wealthy citizens

• Performed for entire community at religious festivals

• Emphasized human crisis

• An activity that took people away from honest work