Theater History- Asian Theater

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Similar to Greek and Roman theatre Asian theatre had many strong connections to?

Religion, Mythology, & Culture

Buddism reached its peak in development in

400 BCE

What was the Natyashastra?

Best known dramatic criticism (a)

What was the most notable Sanskirt play?

Shakuntala

Following the decline of Sanskirt theatre _ became popular and was known for including violence and death on stage.

Kathakali

Who wrote Snow in Midsummer?

Guan Hanqing

What was the most famous Yuan drama?

Snow in Midsummer

The character Dou E was accused of?

Murder

What happens after Dou E's death?

It snows in midsummer

Peking opera is most similar to?

Dinner Theater

What two religions influenced theater in Japan?

Shintu & Buddhism

When was Nō created?

14th century

Nō plays were based on?

Literary or historical sources

A Nō drama that shows a strong influence of Buddhism is?

Sotoba Kamachi

Similar to Greek theater, Nō dramas were originally preformed?

Outdoors

Kabuki was different from other forms of theater because it had?

All female troops

Kabuki drama depicts violence as?

Dance and pantomime

What is Bunraku?

Puppet theater

Shadow puppets were most commonly made from?

Leather

Shadow dramas were linked to?

The Ramayana (c)

What function did shadow puppetry play in society?

The performances were religious (b)

The most notable playwright for Bunraku was?

Chikamatsu Monzaemon (b)

What was a Hanamichi?

A raised platform connecting the back of the auditorium with the stage (a)