THEA 102 Study Guide - Final Guide: Jez Butterworth, Dramaturge, Jennifer Tipton
16 Dec 2016
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Beginnings of modern theatre- enactment, imitation, and seasonal performance. Theatrical space has two components: stage and auditorium. 5th century bc athens: theatre of dionysus open aired structure located on the. Orchestra: dancing circle & skene: open area backed by a scene building. Chorus performed in the dancing area portrayed ordinary human society. One speaking actor (later 3) portrayed historic and mythical characters performed in slope of a hill below the acropolis empty space or in the orchestra. Wrote tragedies for the theatre of dionysus. Wrote the only surviving greek trilogy called oresteia composed of agamemnon, the. Medieval theatre: came from the church to teach people who couldn"t read about the bible. Fixed (linear) stages: open-air theatre buildings, amphitheaters, street and festival stages, and holiday parades with floats: example: valenciennes in public squares of france. Processional or movable stages: pageant wagon (in spain called carro) platform on wheels. James burbage built london"s first theatre: the theatre open-aired structure.
