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English Renaissance theatre is considered to have begun with the performance of which play?
English Renaissance theatre is considered to have begun with the performance of which play?
- Doctor Faustus
- The Tragedie of Gorboduc (correct)
- Romeo and Juliet
- Richard II
Queen Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603 and had a notable interest in the arts.
Queen Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603 and had a notable interest in the arts.
True (A)
What year was the Globe Theatre built in London?
What year was the Globe Theatre built in London?
- 1614
- 1603
- 1599 (correct)
- 1562
Which of the following describes a characteristic of English Renaissance plays?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of English Renaissance plays?
During the early Renaissance period, theatre companies were rarely supported by wealthy patrons.
During the early Renaissance period, theatre companies were rarely supported by wealthy patrons.
What was a common practice for theatre companies in Renaissance England regarding their performances?
What was a common practice for theatre companies in Renaissance England regarding their performances?
What impact did the wide audience demographic have on Renaissance theatre?
What impact did the wide audience demographic have on Renaissance theatre?
Actors and playwrights during the Renaissance were highly compensated due to the established nature of the theatre industry.
Actors and playwrights during the Renaissance were highly compensated due to the established nature of the theatre industry.
What was a key function of costumes in Renaissance theatre?
What was a key function of costumes in Renaissance theatre?
Which of the following is true regarding costumes in English Renaissance theatre?
Which of the following is true regarding costumes in English Renaissance theatre?
Women were allowed to perform on stage during the Renaissance.
Women were allowed to perform on stage during the Renaissance.
Name the two playwrights who wrote 'The Tragedie of Gorboduc'.
Name the two playwrights who wrote 'The Tragedie of Gorboduc'.
Plays based on real historical events but with some fictionalization are known as ______ plays.
Plays based on real historical events but with some fictionalization are known as ______ plays.
Which of these plays is an example of a tragedy from the English Renaissance?
Which of these plays is an example of a tragedy from the English Renaissance?
Name two examples of history plays from the English Renaissance.
Name two examples of history plays from the English Renaissance.
What is the central theme explored in Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus'?
What is the central theme explored in Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus'?
During the English Renaissance, costumes for upper-class characters were typically brightly colored and ______.
During the English Renaissance, costumes for upper-class characters were typically brightly colored and ______.
Match the following plays with their genre:
Match the following plays with their genre:
What role did patronage by rich aristocrats and royals play in the English Renaissance theatre, and what constraints did it impose on theatre companies?
What role did patronage by rich aristocrats and royals play in the English Renaissance theatre, and what constraints did it impose on theatre companies?
How did the composition of audiences in Renaissance theatre differ from that of previous periods, and what impact did this have?
How did the composition of audiences in Renaissance theatre differ from that of previous periods, and what impact did this have?
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Renaissance Theatre Start
Renaissance Theatre Start
English Renaissance theatre began in 1562 with the performance of the play 'The Tragedie of Gorboduc'.
Queen Elizabeth I's impact
Queen Elizabeth I's impact
Associated with Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558-1603), who had a great interest in the arts and a personal flair for the dramatic.
The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre
A famous London theatre built in 1599, associated with William Shakespeare.
Renaissance Play Genres
Renaissance Play Genres
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Wealthy Patronage
Wealthy Patronage
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Established Theatres Benefit
Established Theatres Benefit
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Varying Performances
Varying Performances
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Wide Audience
Wide Audience
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Low Pay
Low Pay
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Costumes
Costumes
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Costume Function
Costume Function
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Female Roles
Female Roles
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Doctor Faustus (1592)
Doctor Faustus (1592)
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Tragedy Play
Tragedy Play
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Henry V (1599)
Henry V (1599)
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History Play
History Play
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Study Notes
- English Renaissance theatre began in 1562.
- It started with the play "The Tragedie of Gorboduc(1561)" by Thomas Norton (1532-1584) and Thomas Sackville (1536-1608).
- English Renaissance theatre is associated with Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), who reigned from 1558 to 1603.
- Queen Elizabeth was interested in the arts and had a personal flair for drama.
- The Globe Theatre, associated with William Shakespeare, was built in London in 1599 and became a major theatrical hub.
- English Renaissance plays included comedies, tragedies, and history plays.
- Early Renaissance theatre companies were supported by aristocrats and royals.
- Patronage gave companies resources but required them to avoid offending patrons.
- Established theatres gave companies a base for substantial productions.
- Theatre companies did not perform extended runs of a play, changing them every few days.
- Renaissance theatre was accessible to all classes, influencing broader play themes.
- Actors and playwrights were paid very little, with most company money going to play production.
- Costumes were essential in Renaissance theatre, as set design was sparse.
- Costumes were expensive and reused frequently.
- Costumes indicated a character's class in Renaissance theatre.
- Upper-class characters wore bright, adorned clothing.
- Lower-class characters wore simple, dull clothing.
- Typical Elizabethan costumes included corsets, wide-skirted dresses, and ruffled collars for women.
- Men wore ruffled shirts, thick jackets called doublets, and stockings.
- Women were banned from performing on stage during the Renaissance.
- Female roles were played by young boys.
- Women were allowed to become actresses during the reign of King Charles II (1630-1685).
- Doctor Faustus (1592) is a tragedy by Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593).
- The play is based on a German story about a professor of theology, Faustus, who becomes corrupted.
- Tragedy mediates on serious, dark themes and features tragic heroes who experience downfall due to their actions/flaws.
- Examples of tragedies include Romeo and Juliet (1597) by William Shakespeare and The Duchess of Malfi (1614) by John Webster (1580-1632).
- Henry V (1599) is a history play by William Shakespeare.
- It follows King Henry V as he tries to overcome his past by invading France.
- History plays are based on real historical events, with some fictionalization.
- Examples of history plays include Richard II (1597) and King John (1623).
- History plays were popular during the English Renaissance, offering fictional analyses of real historical events.
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