History of Theatre Final Flashcards
Order of the Plays (8 of them)
Dulcitius York Crucifixion Dr. Faustus Tempest Life is a Dream Tartuffe The Rover Loa to the Divine Narcissus
Play/ Author/ Date/ Place
Dulcitius - Hrotsvit - 965 C.E- Germany
York Crucifixion - Unknown - 1400 C.E - England
Dr. Faustus - Christopher Marlowe - 1588 C.E. - England
Tempest - Shakespeare - 1611 C. E. - England -
Life is a Dream - Pedro Calderon de la Barca - 1635 C.E. - Spain
Tartuffe - Moliere - 1664 C.E - France
The Rover - Aphra Behn - 1677 C.E - England
Loa to the Divine Narcissus - Sor Juana - 1687 C.E. - Mexico
3 Charachteristics that make Dr. Faustus a Renaissance figure
Dr. Faustus
- Desire for more knowledge: ex: Looking through the galaxy for astronomy or the 1st time
- Disregard of Religion-Secularism is starting to replace religion in certain parts. This play is a warning.
- Care more about earthly existence: Dr. Faustus at the end fearing death but traded it for knowledge
3 Charachteristics that make Prospero a Renaissance figure
Prospero
- Value of Divine Right- Wanted his daughter to marry into the royal family
- Attempt to humanize the natives- England conquering other worlds, Prospero tried to force his language on Caliban
- Use of Magic- Used it to find out information on those around him
How are Prospero and Faustus Similar and Different
Similar
-Both used Magic which remove themselves from the physical world because they have a quest for knowledge. (Faustus and the stars)
Different
-Faustus burns in hell as a warning message and Propsero forgives those around him. This is because Prospero’s magic was associated with fairies and other spirits while Faustus’ was with the devillll
-Faustus is a warning play so he is selfish and plays tricks while Prospero uses his magic to gain knowledge
-Ariel is a servant to Prosper while Mephasotphiles is a master to Faustus
Contrast how Life is a Dream and Tartuffe used Theatre Architecture, scenery, and at least two other distinctly different aspects too appeal to their respective primary audience members
I. Gender: Chastity of Women . Life is a dream used Cazuelas to separate women bc spanish code of honor said virtue of women was important. Ex: Rosaura seemed revenge on family name after Astolfo left her to marry Estrella, his cousin. However in Tartuffe, Orgon didn’t care as much as he should have when Tartfuffe was all over his wife.
II. Theatre Architecture
Monarch always put first.
In France, Theatres were set up with the vanishing point in the very back, often with a raked stage. This was for the King to be able to sit directly in the middle of the audience and have a non-obstructed view.
Tartuffe - Similar to the bilateral symmetry of the scenery, the king would love to see the last scene where it is announced that he has saved Orgon and his family. This is because it directly flattered him.
Similar to French theatres, Corrales were where the royals would have a special box directly parallel to the stage on the second story to sit and enjoy the show with a non-obstructed view.
Life is a Dream - This could be particularly enjoyable to the King when he has a great view of Segismund throwing the first servant off of the balcony, and not having to strain his neck to see more
III. Scenery
Bilateral symmetry- used in the past among different societies, for example, Roman architecture. This was used in the Renaissance Theatre on stage and pulled the ideas of architecture from the classical past.
In Tartuffe: When the messenger from the king shows up. Since it’s direct flattery of the monarchy which bilateral symmetry was all about too. The king is at the center, everything’s arranged around him, all is perfect and in balance around him.
IV.Poetic justice in Tartuffe: Good must be rewarded and evil should be punished. Wasn’t as reflective in Spanish society but the code of honor was important
How is the Bell at the back of her throat meaningful or not in today’s society. Consider major storylines and themes of the play; the location(s) of the action and the time period in which the play is set; the identities, socio-economic status, and actions of the characters; the scenery and props; costumes; lighting; and sound effects (including music)
- Women of color specifically aren’t listened to.
- Greenville is a small town, probably republican
- Not a set time period meaning it happens throughout generations
- Some people of every identity but ultimately wealthy white man was the leader
Polaris
- How to you struggle with PTSD from a small age
- How do you sound with depression to those who love you
- In a memory space, fake world
- Set in the future and also the reality
- Gideon kept trying to convince polaris he hated him
- Minimalist for you to imagine with Polaris
- Memory Transitions, Polaris was not in charge of, like PTSD. All cues were bright, vibrant, sudden. You couldn’t help it
- Matsukaze was very poetic and minimalist theatre. Take what you need to tell the ultimate story.
Dulcitius
Hrotsvit
965 C.E
Germany
York Crucifixion
Unknown
1400 C.E
England
Dr. Faustus
Christopher Marlowe
1588 C.E.
England
Tempest
Shakespeare
1611 C. E.
England
Life is a Dream
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
1635 C.E.
Spain
Tartuffe
Moliere
1664 C.E
France
The Rover
Aphra Behn
1677 C.E
England
Loa to the Divine Narcissus
Sor Juana
1687 C.E.
Mexico
