I believe it derived from early religious festivals like that of the 'festival of Dionysis' in Ancient Greece. Head-dresses were used and dances were staged paving the way for scripted entertainment from the like of Aristohines. Drama could have gone further back as it depends on how you would categorise 'drama'. It certainly stemmed from festivals and Religious performances.
Western Drama or European Drama began in Ancient Greece.
The Elizabethan drama productions did NOT begin at sunset.
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There was live theatre including drama and variety
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Theater and drama did not begin in the 16th century. The Greeks produced great theatrical works 2000 years before that time.
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Medieval Theater began with the quim quearitus tropeperformed on Easter Sunday of 925 A.D.
The early origins of drama can be traced back to Ancient Greece, where it was a form of ritualistic performance that evolved from religious ceremonies. Drama began as a way to honor the gods and tell stories of mythical figures, and eventually developed into theatrical performances with actors portraying different characters. The Greek playwrights, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, were instrumental in shaping the early foundations of drama.
True. Most Elizabethan drama productions began at sunset, as performances were held during the day when natural light was available. The lack of artificial lighting meant that plays typically started in the late afternoon or early evening, allowing audiences to enjoy the show before it got too dark.
She began taking formal classes in 9th grade when she attended a preforming arts high school, but she had been involved with her middle school drama department and began preforming plays long before then.
Classical Greek drama began in the 5th century BCE, specifically around the time of the festivals honoring Dionysus in Athens. This period saw the emergence of playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, who significantly shaped the genre. The development of drama during this time laid the foundation for Western theater.