Origins of theatre

3. All early theatre styles utilized this element
8. written by Horace, looking at what theatre could be
10. like Greece this style utilized 3 actors and a chorus in their performances
11. both a written and oral tradition, based on Sacred Hindu texts
13. passed from generation to generation by word of mouth
17. in the middle of things
18. what caused the decline in Roman theatre
19. Shintoism,________, Confucianism, and Taoism all influenced Japanese theatre
20. introduced raised wooden platforms and sets

1. known as "monkey music" was popular among the aristocrats of Japan
2. Because Japan's written language developed late, this skill was heavily emphasized
4. Known as the first actor
5. A controversial comedy writer from Rome
6. Was popular in Rome but not in Greece
7. the Greek name for the Ampitheater
9. used by Noh theatre and Greek Theatre
12. Aristotle's most important element of Tragedy
14. This Greek playwright was known for his absurd and raunchy comedies, such as "Lysistrata"
15. all but this culture did not allow women onstage
16. Indian theatre/drama is older than this culture