Theatre Study GuideThe term Theatre has several meanings, what are they?  The building that houses theatrical activities (Physical space) An Art Form A disciplineWhat are the three categories of art?  Literary  Visual  Performing6 elements of theatre? Audience  Performers Text or script Director Theatre spaces Design elementsThe Choragus is the man who pays for the theatrical event for the?A. GreeksB. RomansC. SpanishD. Italian  A. GreeksTraits of a theatre event are? Live Immediate  UniqueThe play Antigone was written by who? SophoclesSeven types of dramatic characters? Extraordinary Allegorical Stock Characters Characters with a dominant trait Minor Narrator or Chorus NonhumanTwo Basic Structures- Know the difference Climactic Ploto Plot begins late in the storyo Covers short period of timeo Few solid, extended sceneso Restricted locationo Characters limitedo Plot is linearo Action has cause and effect chain Episodic Ploto Plot begins early in the storyo Covers long period of timeo Has short, fragmented scenes o Many locationso Many characterso Several threads of actionso Scenes are Juxtaposed to one anotherWho was Thespis? First actor by stepping out of the chorus lineTragedies are classified as? Process of imitating an action Serious implications Complete Possess magnitude  Through sensuous language Enacted by persons; not through narration Catharsis comes about through pityAmphitheatres can hold how many people? 15,000-17,000Popular Entertainment in Rome includes Chariot Racing, Equestrian performances, wrestling, prize fighting and what? Gladiatorial combatsThe performer must train their _____ and their _______? Body and VoiceCommedia dell’arte is a form of ? Improvisational theatreWhat does Lazzi mean? A Comic BitWhat does Verisimilitude mean? “True to life”Unities of a play; Time, Place and Action Time: 24 hours, one day Place: One location Action: Encompasses time and placeThe Spanish were isolationist during the? Spanish Golden