Renaissance Theatre Practices and Issues

Kendall McGuire discusses the differences between Renaissance and modern theatre, focusing on gender roles and acting techniques. In Renaissance theatre, female roles were played by men, and cue acting was common, where actors received their lines during the performance. Despite differences, both eras share similarities in simplistic settings. The video concludes with a reflection on these aspects.

Who is the speaker discussing the differences between Renaissance and modern theatre?

• Juliet

• William Shakespeare

• Kendall McGuire

• Romeo

In Renaissance theatre, who played the female roles?

• Children

• Puppets

• Men

• Women

Why were women not allowed to act in Renaissance theatre?

• They were not talented

• They were not interested

• It was considered inappropriate

• They were too busy

Who was the most famous playwright during the Renaissance?

• William Shakespeare

• Christopher Marlowe

• Ben Jonson

• Thomas Kyd

Which famous play is mentioned as an example of Renaissance theatre?

• Othello

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

What was a controversial issue in theatre over the years?

• The inclusion of women

• The use of technology

• The length of plays

• The cost of tickets

What type of male actors were chosen to play female roles in Renaissance theatre?

• Feminine and frail

• Old and wise

• Tall and muscular

• Young and inexperienced

What was a common practice in Renaissance theatre to help actors with their lines?

• Reading from a script

• Improvisation

• Using teleprompters

• Cue acting

What is cue acting?

• Actors using a script on stage

• Actors memorizing their lines

• Actors receiving cues for their lines

• Actors improvising their lines

How did cue acting benefit Renaissance actors?

• It allowed them to improvise

• It increased the number of actors needed

• It made performances longer

• It reduced the need to memorize lines