Across
- 5. Early forms of low comedy included these Greek plays
- 6. Describes a tragic flaw or the big mistake a main character makes in a tragedy
- 7. Shifts props and free-standing scenery (2 words)
- 8. The element of theatre Aristotle thought was most important
- 11. Designs the specific spaces in a play (2 words)
- 13. Refers to the visual elements of a play
- 15. Makes sure the production team is headed in the right direction
- 16. Blends both tragedy and comedy
- 18. Philosopher that condemned theatre, saying it was too dangerous to be allowed in society
- 19. The element of theatre Aristotle thought was least important
- 20. Controls all lighting on set (2 words)
- 24. Low Comedy that exaggerates physical activity
- 26. Has overall responsibility for the stage (2 words)
- 27. An element of theater that involves the words that are said and how they are said
- 28. To cleanse our emotions
Down
- 1. Aristotle was a Greek _____
- 2. When the action and suspense rises to its highest point
- 3. Thought of as the expert on theatre
- 4. Finds money to finance a theatrical production
- 9. Theatre that is all about human suffering
- 10. makes fun of the manners or brainless rules of society (3 words)
- 12. Creates and maintains costume pieces for performers (2 words)
- 14. The most popular type of comedy
- 17. The part of the play that includes the background, setting, and introduces the characters
- 18. Entertain the audience through character
- 21. A writing by Aristotle that described what theatre should contain (2 words)
- 22. Makes fun of things that are supposed to be held with respect (2 words)
- 23. Makes sure microphones are working and controls music (2 words)
- 25. Wants the audience to see social problems and motivate change
- 29. The moral of the story or the subject matter
