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534 BCE
Classical
One of the first Plays can be tracked all the way back to Festus, Greece. -
Jan 1, 900
Medieval
This theater was heavily influenced by religion, Christianity to be more specific. This became the perfect outlet to promote Christianity. -
Jan 1, 1300
Renaissance
During the Renaissance, the church lost its momentum and religion slipped. Art was able to be its trustiest form and became true art. -
English Restoration
Theater was seen as immoral and illegal in England. Until King Charles the second, restored theater back to England. -
Realism
Confront life, it created real world situations and made it into a play. The want it to be Real, like the name states. -
Modern
Much like realism, except during this time people want to explore realistic scientific discovery. -
Contemporary
this is how far we have come from all forms of theater. Contemporary can be any of the past styles or none of them. It can all use technology to enhance the story.