ESP 2102 Lecture Notes - Joanna La Beltraneja, Henry Iv Of Castile, Fuenteovejuna

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Spanish
• Course: ESP 2102
• Professor: Jos� Mar�a Ruano De La Haza

Document Summary

Middle ages, began to perform religious plays. No play houses or professional companies in the middle ages. 16th c. first companies of travelling players began to perform in europe, especially in italy (comedia delarte) Even though england and spain were mortal enemies at this period, the traditions (theatre) were very similar to each other. The plays performed were normally plays of action where dialogue dominated. Whereas french plays had a lot more introspection, long monologues, thinking aloud. English and spanish theatrical traditions differed from french and italian ones. Open-air theatres, no performances during poor weather. No artificial lighting, took place in the afternoon in daylight. Actors could see and interact with the members of the audience. Hotel de bourgogne (1548) only religious dramas, until 1610. 7 doors, one main entrance exclusively for men. Performances start at 2 in the winter, 4 in the summer. Women enter through a side door (far right) Private entrance for important boxes, for distinguished people.