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The 1500s is most closely associated with the Elizabethan period of drama. With Elizabeth I on the throne, the arts flourished giving rise to such greats as Phillip Marlow, Ben Jonson and that other guy, William Shakespeare. This movement slid into the Restoration period of theatre as you get into the 1600s.
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16th century theater?
Young boys and men played the women Plays were only performed in the daytime, since there was no electricity
Who was James burbage?
James Burbage was an Englishman alive during the 16th century. He was an actor and he had the vision of building the first theater in London (called, The Theatre). He was a contemporary to Shakespeare.
What is physical theater in drama?
Physical theater involves movements around the stage. Physical theater incorporates the movements described by Stanislavsky to create a mood. It is an abstract art form and has many forms.
What is commedia dell'arte?
Commedia dell'arte is a type of theater performance from 16th century Italy. Actors wore masks, and plays featured stock characters.
How has acting changed since the 16th century?
I do not know about the first part of the 16th century, but Shakespeare wrote plays at the end of this century and his plays are still performed so the theater has not changed all that much. There were more soliloquys and asides then than there are today. Lighting is better and women appear on the stage nowadays. Of course, there was no TV and no movies and acting in movies or TV is quite different that the stage, but that is not what you asked about.
16th century theater?
Young boys and men played the women Plays were only performed in the daytime, since there was no electricity
How did theatre and drama began in the 16 century?
Theater and drama did not begin in the 16th century. The Greeks produced great theatrical works 2000 years before that time.
Which century is 1584?
1584 is in the 16th century.
What decade were lace dresses worn?
16th century October.
What century is 1599 The 16th or the 15th?
That is the last year of the 16th century
What century is 1509?
1509 would be in the 16th century.
What century was the year 1508 in?
The 16th. century spans the years 1501-1600.The 16th. century spans the years 1501-1600.The 16th. century spans the years 1501-1600.The 16th. century spans the years 1501-1600.
What were 16th century maps made from?
16th century maps were made from vellum.
In which century did Michelangelo sculpt David?
Early 16th century.He did it in the 16th century.
Is the violin a 16th century instrument?
Yes, it was developed in the early 16th century.
What is the mid 16th century?
The middle 16th century would be 1550-1560.
Did actors in commedia dell' arte interact with the audience?
Yes they did. Comedia dell'arte originally was improvisational street theater. In street theater it was - certainly in the 16th century - not the custom of spectators to politely sit back in silence anyway.
