THEA 1030 1st Edition Lecture 13 Development of Roman Theatre continued Borrow form of Religion from Greeks Comedy writers streamline the comedic form by eliminating the chorus Periaktoi Revowing triangular columns production element First attempt at scenic design Voms The Actors All male performance Use of masks continues They also use music 5 6 actors Development of Comedy New Genre Farce broad physical comedy Comedy based on physical comedy of the actors A lot of doors and behind the scenes action Creates stalks characters o These are characters who repeat throughout history o Based upon stereotypes Seneca 4 BCE 65 CE Only known roman tragedy writer Closet dramas o Never really performed on a professional stage Precursor to Elizabethan Drama I 5 act structure incorporated on stage violence supernatural beings Greeks Romans Role model for us and how drama tragedy and comedic should be like on stage Medieval Time Period 500 1500CE These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Theatre in Japan I Noh Oldest form of theatre Song dance and mask theatre 4 pillars root Helps the actors see because the masks obstruct their vision No Curtain Chorus of Chanters Music chorus of musicians Passed father to son Art of walking Passed Father to Son Noh form of acting II Bunraku Public Theatre III Kabuki Emphasis on dance and music Japan Theatre originates from agriculture Harvest Celebration Change of Seasons Power of the Actors body language Eliminates unclear message Makes it easier to understand Train Daily Do not choose their own job Practice Rehearse daily
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