Later Drama in Europe and Asia History of Drama Later Drama in Europe and Asia
Europe Czechoslovakia: Capek brothers wrote about Social issues R.U.R. robots taking over humanity. Germany: Goethe, a great poet. Influenced musical writers. Wrote Faust. Hauptmann: new era of realism in theater. Wrote The Weavers. Brecht: developed epic theater France: Moliere, Voltaire, Hugo, Dumas, Rostand Ireland: Yeats Norway: Henrik Ibsen: father of modern drama, and realism Russia: Chekhov
Drama in Asia No Theater Acted only by men, goal is creating beauty in motion and speech Characters include: Old man Old woman Young man Child Monster Formidable God Gentle God Animal
No or Noh Theater Notice the masks http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=o--VbWf6M0c Notice the masks No theater is often called “walking” theater. Actors spend years learning how to walk properly on stage. Hand positions, feet positons are important.
Bunraku This Japanese theater features marionettes, about 4 feet tall Each puppet is manipulated by 3 persons who are all dressed in black. Dialogue is read by 5 narrators in elaborate costumes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd_4MRljOXQ&feature=player_detailpage
Kabuki Originally an imitation of Bunraku and No theater. Women first produced and acted the plays Today, only men are players Actors spend their lives in the theater, beginning as children and acting until age 70. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=67-bgSFJiKc