Theatre History

3. A large, open-air theatre with tiered seating built into a hillside, commonly used by the Ancient Greeks for performances.
7. An Italian style of theatre that used improvisation, masks, physical comedy, and stock characters to entertain audiences.
9. A Medieval play that taught audiences a moral lesson by using characters that represented virtues, vices, or human qualities.
10. A dramatic play with exaggerated characters and exciting events where good and evil are clearly defined.
11. A popular form of American entertainment that featured a variety of short performances, including singing, dancing, comedy, magic, juggling, and acrobatics.
12. The use of machinery or computer-controlled equipment to move scenery, lighting, or special effects during a performance.
14. The style of English theatre that developed after theatres reopened in 1660, known for allowing women to perform professionally and using painted scenery.
15. A type of Medieval play that dramatized stories from the Bible, such as the Creation, Noah's Ark, or the life of Jesus.

1. The style of theatre popular in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, known for Shakespeare's plays, open-air theatres, and rich language.
2. A traditional Japanese style of theatre featuring elaborate costumes, dramatic makeup, stylized acting, music, and advanced stage technology.
4. A small, flexible performance space with simple black walls that can be arranged in many different seating and stage configurations.
5. A recognizable character type with predictable personality traits that appears in many different stories or performances.
6. The large arch or frame at the front of the stage that separates the audience from the performance area.
8. known as ‘cup and saucer dramas’ – set in the characters’ living rooms, also became popular.
13. A group of performers in Ancient Greek theatre who narrated the story, commented on the action, and represented the thoughts of the community.