Welcome to Early Theatre Explorations: A Journey through Time and Creativity

Module 1: A Prismatic Overview

Step into the enchanting gateway of theatre’s realm in this introductory module. Here, we meticulously unravel the core concepts and intrinsic purposes that have defined theatre’s essence through ages.

• What Is Theater? Crash Course
• History of Theater 1 (From Ritual to Theatre)
• History of Theater 2 (Classical Greek Tragedy)

Module 2: Ancient Greek Theater

Dive deep into the mesmerizing waters of ancient Greek theatre. In this module, immerse yourself in the rich legacy of Attic drama, the reverberating voices of iconic Greek choruses, and the sublime emergence of classical Greek tragedies.

• Ancient Greek Theater (Greece 5th Century BC)
• The Furies chorus in The Oresteia
• Greek Chorus
• Creating Chorus ([British] National Theater)
• Might Aphrodite - Chorus from Movie
• what is chorus
• Constructing the chrous in Antigone

Module 3: Commedia dell'Arte

Journey through the vibrant lanes of 16th-century Italy with the irresistibly lively Commedia dell'Arte. Experience the exhilarating world of spontaneous performances, the colorful canvas of stock characters, and the expressive linguistics that breathed life into this extraordinary comic art form.

• Introduction
• A Historical Overview
• Character
• Emotion
• Language
• Grammalot

Module 4: Shakespeare

Delve into the Elizabethan era (1558–1603) with William Shakespeare, a literary titan who lived from 1564 to 1616. This module offers an intimate look into a transformative period in English history, a time when the Renaissance flourished, and the theater became a central form of entertainment. Shakespeare, amidst this backdrop, crafted masterpieces that tackled love, ambition, betrayal, and societal dynamics, leaving an indelible mark on English literature. Experience the magic of "Hamlet", the tragedy of "Othello", and the whimsy of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", all the while understanding the historical context that shaped and was reflected in his works.

• Why Shakespeare Matters - Folger 6 min video
• Shakespeare is no longer relevant (Debate)
• There Is No Escaping Shakespeare - NY Times 4 min video
• Unlocking Shakespeare Playlist

Module 5: The Eastern Tapestry of Japanese and Korean Theater

Transport your senses to the East in this final module, where the ethereal realms of 14th-century Japanese Noh theater unravel. Wander through the artistic mazes of Japan's Edo period with the vibrant Kabuki Theater, and experience an innovative fusion where Korean Pansori, KPOP, and Greek Chorus melodiously intertwine.

• Noh (Japan 14th Century)
• Noh Lion Dance
• Kabuki Theater (Japan 17th Century)
• Fusion of Pansori

Module 6: Modern Theater

Ibsen

• The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen - Review
• LibriVox Audio - The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

• Shia Tatbir Ritual
• psychodrama
• Jacob Morena psychodrama