19 th century american theatre. architecture showboats entertained people along the mississippi
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19th Century American Theatre
Architecture
Showboats entertained people along the Mississippi
Major theatres built new theatres-narrow aprons, small houses
Incandescent lights after 1880
Important Events
Sparse drama in colonies
William and Mary College first playhouse in America (Virginia)
Actors began using greasepaint and historically accurate costumes
Actors were “on the road”, meaning they toured-one night performances
Minstrel Show
Native American theatre, the Ministrel show
Black face
Ethnic songs and jokes-stereotypes
MelodramaMelodrama-a drama characterized by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters, and interpersonal conflicts
Titles: The Drunkard, Dirty Works at the Crossroads
Vaudeville
Vaudeville-variety show featuring singers, acrobats, jugglers, dancers, comedians, trained animals
Family entertainment
People (need not write)
Edwin Booth—considered greatest American actor
Joseph Jefferson
Richard Mansfield
Maude Adams
Mrs. John Drew
Maude Adams-most famous role Peter Pan
Review
Showboats, city theatres
Prominent actors
Costumes and Make-up
First Theatre ______________
“On the road”
Minstrel shows, Melodramas, Vaudeville