THEA 1030 1st Edition Lecture 22 th 18 Century Age of Enlightenment Masses of People Middle Class The middle class has the most volume The masses exert their influence 2 Events American Revolution 1775 1783 French Revolution 1789 1799 These events were fighting for freedom Personal Freedom freedom of speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of Representation Theatre Reflects New Point of View New Middle Class Morality o Called Poetic Justice This is the belief that the wicked will be punished and the good rewarded Playwright Example The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais Characters Figaro Focus of the play Servant Susanne Marries Figaro Also a servant 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 This play gives a happy ending in respect to the Middle Class Morality gives the people hope New Dramatic Forms Drame France Bourgeois Tragedy Refers to the rising Middle Class in France Tragedy Main Character from Middle Class England Social Satire Ballad Opera Comedy social situations Brings about change Social reform Sentimental Comedy Comedy of Manners Supports Poetic Justice David Garrick 1717 1779 Precursor to modern director How can we make this better Wanted to make theatre production better First person to do this 3 Rehearsal Rules 1 Be on time 2 Know your lines Don t be drunk
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