1. 19 th Century American Theatre

2. Architecture Showboats entertained people along the Mississippi

3. Major theatres built new theatres- narrow aprons, small houses Incandescent lights after 1880

4. Important Events Sparse drama in colonies William and Mary College first playhouse in America (Virginia)

5. Actors began using greasepaint and historically accurate costumes Actors were “on the road”, meaning they toured-one night performances

6. Minstrel Show Native American theatre, the Ministrel show Black face Ethnic songs and jokes- stereotypes

9. Melodrama Melodrama-a drama characterized by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters, and interpersonal conflicts Titles: The Drunkard, Dirty Works at the Crossroads

10. Vaudeville Vaudeville-variety show featuring singers, acrobats, jugglers, dancers, comedians, trained animals Family entertainment

13. People (need not write) Edwin Booth—considered greatest American actor Joseph Jefferson Richard Mansfield Maude Adams Mrs. John Drew

14. Maude Adams-most famous role Peter Pan

15. Review Showboats, city theatres Prominent actors Costumes and Make-up First Theatre ______________ “On the road” Minstrel shows, Melodramas, Vaudeville