What are 5 major time periods in theatre history?

Terms in this set (30)

• 1st era. Primitive Theatre (African Theatre)
• 2nd era. Greek Theatre.
• 3rd era. Roman Theatre.
• 4th era. Medieval.
• 5th era. Renaissance.
• 6th era. Restoration.
• 7th era. 1800s (19th Century)
• 8th era. 1900s (20th Century)

When did theatre began in England?

1576
Britain’s first playhouse ‘The Theatre’ was built in Finsbury Fields, London in 1576. It was constructed by Leicester’s Men – an acting company formed in 1559 from members of the Earl of Leicester’s household. Over the next 16 years, 17 new open-air, public theatres were constructed.

What was theatre like in the 17th century?

Seventeenth-century theatres They would involve music, dance and elaborate costumes and scenery. The architect Inigo Jones devised the sets for several royal masques, and later went on to design theatre buildings. He had toured Italy and France and was heavily influenced by their designs.

When was the Globe theatre built?

December 28, 1598
The Globe Theatre/Construction started

What kind of theatre did France have in the 19th century?

Theatre in France after the Revolution. Under Napoleon, French theatre was little different from that of the 1780s, specializing in Neoclassical drama. Popular drama, as performed by what were known as “boulevard theatres,” introduced melodrama, a form that was to dominate theatre in the 19th century.

Who are the founding members of TimeLine Theatre?

More than 22 years ago, TimeLine’s founding Company Members (including Nick Bowling, Juliet Hart and PJ Powers, pictured) launched the improbable dream of TimeLine. It’s people like you who have turned that dream into a reality! Make a tax-deductible donation today to ensure a future of historic adventures at TimeLine.

How did melodrama change Theatre in the 19th century?

Melodrama, in turn, by popularizing departures from Neoclassicism and capturing the interest of large audiences, paved the way for Romantic drama. The dramatic debut of Romanticism is dated at 1830, when public pressure forced the Comédie-Française to produce Victor Hugo’s Hernani.

When did Fiorello LaGuardia play at TimeLine Theatre?

We dipped into the archives to revisit TimeLine’s hit production of the musical FIORELLO! (first produced in 2006 and remounted in 2008)! Watch clips, hear memories from cast and crew, and engage with a panel conversation exploring what makes Fiorello LaGuardia one of the most enduring figures of the 20th century.

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