THEA 102 Study Guide - Final Guide: Antonin Artaud, The Mousetrap, Running Crew
16 Dec 2016
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All cultures, from early to modern times, have encouraged theatrical performances and places for seeing these events. Greek theater: orchestra dancing circle, chorus portraying ordinary human society; performed in the dancing area. Aeschylus and the athenian festivals: set of 4 plays: 3 tragedies and a satyr, agamemnon, the libation bearers, the eumenides. Medieval theater began in churches with latin playlets performed by priests to teach. Christian doctrine and encourage moral behavior: open-air festival theater. James burbage build london"s first theater: the theater: globe and blackfriars theaters. Richard burbage leading actor for the lord chamberlain"s men (shakespeare"s company); associated with the globe theater. Tiring house a multilevel fa ade as part of the superstructure. Proscenium arch framing the stage and masking its inner workings. Picture frame stage created an illusion of depth: use perspective scenery and movable scenic pieces to achieve the effect of real streets and houses.
