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In Western classical theater, what is the primary role of the playwright?
In Western classical theater, what is the primary role of the playwright?
- To design and produce the props.
- To direct the actors on stage.
- To write the script for the play. (correct)
- To rehearse the performers.
Which theatrical role is primarily responsible for the overall rehearsal and guidance of the performers?
Which theatrical role is primarily responsible for the overall rehearsal and guidance of the performers?
- The designer
- The director (correct)
- The stage manager
- The playwright
Which crew is responsible for producing props in western classical theater?
Which crew is responsible for producing props in western classical theater?
- The costume designers
- The designers and technical crew (correct)
- The makeup artists
- The actors
Which of the following is true of actors in Western classical theater?
Which of the following is true of actors in Western classical theater?
Which of the following playwrights is associated with Greek tragedy?
Which of the following playwrights is associated with Greek tragedy?
What significant role did music play in ancient Greek tragedies?
What significant role did music play in ancient Greek tragedies?
What is a defining characteristic of comedies, according to the notes?
What is a defining characteristic of comedies, according to the notes?
Who wrote most of the plays in Ancient Greek comedy?
Who wrote most of the plays in Ancient Greek comedy?
What main theme is explored in 'Lysistrata'?
What main theme is explored in 'Lysistrata'?
According to the notes, what purpose did plays like Lysistrata serve in terms of government?
According to the notes, what purpose did plays like Lysistrata serve in terms of government?
Flashcards
Playwright
Playwright
A person who writes plays.
Director
Director
A person who rehearses the performers.
Designer and technical crew
Designer and technical crew
Produce props for the play.
Actors
Actors
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Aeschylus
Aeschylus
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Sophocles
Sophocles
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Euripides
Euripides
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Tragedy
Tragedy
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Comedy
Comedy
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Aristophanes
Aristophanes
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Study Notes
Western Classical Plays & Operas
- Theater is "a place of seeing."
- Playwright writes the play
- Director rehearses the performers
- Designer and technical crew produces props
- Actors perform on stage
Types of Theater
- Ancient Theater was Greek
- Aeschylus
- Sophocles
- Euripedes
- Introduced 3 types of drama
- Tragedy was most admired
- Actors, directors, and dramatists were all the same person
- Music was often played during chorus
Comedy
- Plays were derived from imitation
- There are no traces of origin
- Aristophanes wrote most of the plays
- Lysistrata survived as a humorous tale about a strong woman who led a female coalition
- Comedy was a way to communicate and criticize government
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