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Where did theatre begin? When did theatre begin? Who were the actors? Who was the audience? What were the performances about? Where did the performances take place?

The Origins of Theatre • Prompt: “Theatre is an ancient form of communication. ” Where and when do you think theatre originated? – Describe your ideas of early theatre including actors, plot, audiences, stages, purposes…etc. • Write your answers in the six boxes provided. Do not discuss your answers until I instruct you to do so.

Next Step • Share your answers with your group – one box at a time. • As a group agree upon the guesses you believe are accurate and write one paragraph describing your group’s guess about the origins of theatre – Be sure to address all of the boxes. – Each member should write the same paragraph on their paper.

The Origins of Theatre • After reading the Origins of Theatre on page 13, record notes on the bottom of your sheet. Write a one sentence example for each. • Ancient rituals are connected to modern theatre in the following ways: – – – Actors Costumes Theatre Space Plot Dance/storytelling

The Origins of Theatre • Ancient rituals are connected to modern theatre in the following ways: – Actors – Shaman (priest) – Costumes – Ritualistic clothing worn by shaman – Theatre Space – shaman performed in front of tribe in separate area – Plot – rituals performed in a specific order – Dance/storytelling – tribal members acting out the hunt