19 th Century Continental Theatre
Terms-Romanticism Movement in late 18 th century Europe, characterized by Heightened interest in nature Emphasis on the individual’s expression of emotion and imagination Departure from classicism Rebellion against established social rules and conventions
Romanticism Started in Germany Blossomed in France Closet dramas-meant for reading
Mid 19 th Century- Realism Art and literature represents events and social conditions No idealization
People Henrik Ibsen-”Father” of Realism, Norway Themes revolutionized theatre and shocked audiences Wrote about social problems A Doll’s House, Hedda Gabler
People(no notes) Ibsen’s influences Strindberg Chekhov Gorki Stanislavsky-The Method style of acting
George Bernard Shaw Brought realism to England, Wrote about social ills Introductions (commentary)sometimes longer than entire play
Romanticism Survived Oscar Wilde-witty farces William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan-satiric operettas
Actors France-Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin Italy-Elanora Duse England Henry Irving