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Downstage
The area closer to the audience in a theatre.
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Actors Right
The right side of the stage from the actor's perspective.
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Unscripted storytelling in performance.
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Theatron
The seating area in ancient Greek theatre.
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Orchestra
The stage area in ancient Greek theatre.
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Greek Chorus
A group that sings and dances collectively in Greek theatre.
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Skene
The backstage area in ancient Greek theatre.
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Dionysus
The Greek god of wine, associated with theatre.
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Thespis
The first actor in Greek theatre.
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Masks
Used in Greek theatre to represent different characters.
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Miracle Plays
Religious plays depicting biblical stories.
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Mystery Plays
Dramatizations of the life of Christ and other religious stories.
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Medieval Theatre
The period of theatre (500-1500 AD) with a major theme of religion.
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Proscenium Arch
A structure that frames the stage and separates it from the audience.
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Renaissance
The period known as the rebirth in theatre, beginning in Italy.
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Stock Actors
Archetypes or consistent character types used in plays.
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Christopher Marlowe
A playwright known for his feud with Shakespeare.
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Ben Jonson
A playwright who served in the army and was contemporary with Shakespeare.
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Soliloquy
An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud in a play.
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Inner Monologue
A narrative technique used to depict the inner thoughts of a character.
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Globe Theater
The famous theatre associated with William Shakespeare.
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Bunraku
A form of Japanese theatre featuring puppetry, developed in the 6th century AD.
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Kabuki
A style of Japanese theatre known for its elaborate makeup and fantasy storytelling.
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Peking Opera
An influential form of Chinese opera that includes music, song, and dance.
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Facial Expressions
Key elements used in Peking Opera to convey emotion and narrative.
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Color Costumes
Used in Peking Opera to signify the rank of characters.
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