RENAISSANCE THEATER

PURPOSE

• Was to entertain the audience
• Sometimes it was preformed for royalty and dignitaries
• It was an escape from everyday life
• Provided an outlet for writers creativity

LOCATION

• Several different countries across Europe such as England, Italy, France, and more

SETTINGS

• A solid backdrop
• Proscenium arch (divides the stage from the audience
• Paintings
• Other Architecture
• Used strong, dark colors like dark velvet

COSTUMES

• Masks
• Feathers
• Different materials of clothe
• Long sleevss
• Close body garments
• Elaborate headdresses or hats

THEMES

• Humanism
• Secularism
• Individualism
• Virtue
• Tradgedy
• Comedy

INTERESTING FACTS

• The first theatre was held in Italy
• Happened during Queen Elizabeth reign