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The Classical Era saw the development of tragedies and Comedies. It also gave us iconic playwrights like Sophecles, Euripides, and Aristophanes -
The Persians is the oldest known/surviving play -
Pentheus is the first known tragedy play and led to the creation of other trageties and the entire genre of a tragedy in theater -
The Earliest documentation of Improv theater came from this time and created the genre of Improv in theater. It is also now used for castmates to get to know each other better -
The Medieval Period saw religious plays and morality plays emerge with performances taking place in church settings or public squares. Hrosvitha was one of the most notable playwrights from the time. -
This period saw the revial of classical Greek and Roman drama. It gave us significant playwrights like Shakespeare and Marlow who explored humanism and complex characters -
Shakespeare's language is a cornerstone of modern acting and performance. His eloquent prose and poetry challenged actors to convey complex emotions and ideas, fostering a level of depth and complexity that remains relevant today. -
With the debuting of Macbeth came the beginning of the Macbeth curse. This was the belief that mentioning the name Macbeth would cause terrible things to happen to the person who mentioned it on stage. This started because of the tragic death of Lady Macbeth on the opening night of Macbeth. It is believed this happened because a coven of witches cursed the play after Shakespeare used real incantations. -
This era saw the reintroduction of professional theater to England after the Puritan eram with plays often featuring witty dialouge and romantic themes. This era gave us significant playwrights including John Dryden, William Wycherley, and George Etherege. -
The Black Crook introduced Americans to the art of Ballet and was also the first created muscial, causing many more muscials to be created. -
This era saw a focus on realism and naturalism, with playwrights like Ibsen and Strindberg exploring social issues and everyday life. -
This was Andrew Lloyd Webber's first play, leading to his future plays including iconic shows like Cats, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Phantom of the Opera -
Phantom of the Opera teaches us a lot about opera, from its societal role then and now to its variety of singing voices and some of the most famous real-life operas. -
Wicked was used to touch on the topics of authoritarianism, racism, fascism, elitism, and form over function. -
Hamilton has had a profound impact on popular culturem inspiring discussions about history, identity, and the power of storytelling. It has also helped spark discussions about pushing boundaries and challenging norms in theater.