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French Neoclassical Theatre
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French Neoclassical Theater
$500,000,000.99
Monday, February 17, 1705
Vol XCIII, No. 311
Theater Spaces
Play Set up
Long rectangular building. Many converted from indoor tennis courts. Amphitheater like inside with proscenium arch and bleacher seating.
Act 1: The Exposition- This is where the audience learns the setting (Time/Place), characters are developed, and a conflict is introduced.
Act 2: Rising Action- This is where the action is, which leads the reader to the climax. In this stage it is common for complications to arise or for the protagonist to encounter obstacles.
Act 3: The Climax -This is the pinnacle moment or turning point of the play; the climax is characterized by the highest amount of suspense.
Act 4: Falling Action- Is the opposite of Rising Action, in the falling action the story is coming to an end and any unknown details or plot twists are revealed or wrapped up.
Act 5: Denouement or Resolution- This is the final outcome of the drama. Here the authors tone about his or her subject matter is revealed, and sometimes a moral or lesson is learned.
Popular Playwrights
Pierre Corneille
- 1606-1684
- Studied under Jesuits
- Comedy plays
- Known as father of french tragedy
Moliere
- 1622-1673
- An actor and playwright
- King of Farce, comic dramatic genre of plays
- Most influential playwright with largest impact on playwrights after his time
Jean Racine
- Disciplined writing style, due to strict upbringing
- Wrote tradgedies
- Popular with Louis XIV
- Talent at creating dramatic tension
- Left theatre in 1677 to become historiographer for Louis XIV and died in 1684
Types of Actors
Costumes
Significance of French Neoclassical
Columbina (Little Dove)
Wise-cracking maid, usually the smartest character. Flirtatious and playful, sometimes Arlecchino’s girlfriend or mistress.
Mask: small half mask or none at all
Costume: low-cut maid’s uniform
- Neoclassical women's clothing and costumes helped influence early Greek periods.
- Had great effect on writing, scenic design, and production.
Il Capitano (the Captain)
Boasting, bragging macho soldier, who is often a coward underneath. Sometimes awkward or embarrassing, an unwanted suitor for young women. Usually has an absurdly long name and shrieks in a high voice when frightened.
Mask: long nose, wide eyes and usually exaggerated handlebar moustache
Costume: fancy exaggerated military uniform, plumed hat, sword
- Everything was excessive
- Mens clothing had lot of volume and gave the wearer lots of body and shape.
- Men commonly seen wearing neutral breeches of wool paired with colorful waistcoats.
- Women often carried long scarves as accessories.
Innamorati (Young Lovers)
Young, graceful, and attractive, these characters did not wear masks. Slightly vain and not necessarily bright.
Masks: none
Costumes: fashionable, contemporary clothing
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