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The word “theatre” came from the Greek word “theatron” this word means “seeing place”. Something unique was that the Greek plays were outside. They used masks and were performed by a chorus and three actors, no more!

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Roman theatre's we’re free standing buildings. The theatre could hold up to 20,000 people! The building was 147 ft tall. It was known for performing dances, playing music and doing re-enactments of various of stories.

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Chinese Theatre 16th century BC-1046 BC 

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Chinese Theatre 16th century BC-1046 BC 

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The first Chinese drama was nanxi which means “southern drama”. It was well known for military play, domestic play and satire of officialdom. Traditional theatre is now called Xiqu.

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The most well known type of Japanese theatre are Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki, and Bunraku, and these are still in practice today! Noh and Kyogen are the oldest type of Japanese theatre. They are well known for their iconic red and white makeup and their baffling costumes.

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Sanskrit (India/Hindu) Theatre early centuries AD- 15 century 

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Sanskrit (India/Hindu) Theatre early centuries AD- 15 century 

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Sanskrit is the oldest and most systematic language in the world, and the most ancient language. They are known for their full length poetic love stories. They also always have happy endings.

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Most people in Middle Ages didn’t live past the age of 30! There was also no such thing as democracy. They also had to wear certain clothing when they went outside.

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Renaissance (Spain, Italy, England) Theatre 1558-1603

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Renaissance (Spain, Italy, England) Theatre 1558-1603

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Turned society from darkness to light. Renaissance theatres always performed diffent plays each and every single day of the week. The theatre was a open air building that used the sunlight for the lights for the plays.

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The theatre was open and plays had to be performed during the day for daylight. It’s known for the professional actors who performed regularly. It was a affordable entertainment costing as little as a penny for a two hour play!

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North American (early) Theatre 1766-today? 

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North American (early) Theatre 1766-today? 

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The first play to be performed was called “theatre of Neptune”. This theatre was first built in Philadelphia. It began from the birth of a professional theatre.

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They host constantly changing variety of productions. Including plays and musicals. This is called broadway because after the British took over the city because of the unusual width. The oldest broadway theatre is called the Lyceum.