Theatre History Unit One Vocab

12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728
Across
  1. 4. A dramatic genre characterized by humor and satire, often ending happily and exploring lighter themes or social critique.
  2. 5. Type of Design, The creation and arrangement of the physical environment on stage, including scenery, props, and backdrops.
  3. 7. Ordinary written or spoken language without the rhythmic or metrical patterns of poetry, often used in realistic dialogue.
  4. 8. The spoken words exchanged between characters in a play.
  5. 9. A theatrical movement focused on portraying life accurately, emphasizing everyday characters, settings, and situations.
  6. 10. The main character in a play, often the hero or central figure driving the narrative.
  7. 12. Type of Design, The art of designing and selecting clothing for characters to reflect personality, era, and story context.
  8. 14. A dramatic genre that explores serious and often somber themes, usually involving the downfall of a protagonist due to a flaw or unavoidable circumstances.
  9. 19. A theatrical style that emphasizes simplicity in set, costume, and performance, often focusing on the essence of the story or characters.
  10. 20. Wall, The imaginary barrier between the audience and performers, maintaining the illusion of a separate world on stage.
  11. 21. A fictional person or being portrayed in a play, serving as a vehicle for the story and themes.
  12. 24. A long speech delivered by a single character, often revealing their thoughts or emotions.
  13. 26. A dramatic genre that combines elements of tragedy and comedy, often blending serious and lighthearted moments.
  14. 27. The sequence of events and actions that make up the narrative of a play.
  15. 28. A theatrical style that uses exaggerated, symbolic elements to convey emotional experience and subjective reality rather than objective realism.
Down
  1. 1. A style of theatre where performers openly acknowledge the audience and may break the fourth wall.
  2. 2. Often regarded as the first actor in Greek theatre, credited with stepping out of the chorus to assume an individual role.
  3. 3. A style of theatre that aims to create a realistic and immersive world, maintaining the illusion of reality.
  4. 6. A term derived from Thespis, referring to an actor or someone involved in the art of theatre.
  5. 11. A theatrical genre characterized by exaggerated characters, heightened emotions, and clear moral distinctions between good and evil.
  6. 13. A category of theatrical works characterized by specific conventions, themes, or styles (e.g., tragedy, comedy, melodrama).
  7. 15. The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.
  8. 16. Tragedy, A type of tragedy focused on the struggles and downfall of ordinary people in domestic settings.
  9. 17. A person who writes plays, creating the script, dialogue, and structure for theatrical performances.
  10. 18. Type of Design, The use of light to enhance mood, visibility, and atmosphere in a theatrical production.
  11. 22. Short for "property," refers to any object used by actors on stage that is not part of the scenery.
  12. 23. The choice and style of language used in a play, including how characters speak and express themselves.
  13. 25. The process of expressing strong emotions through acting, often in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.