2. French Theatre Neoclassicism

3. I. Influences and times A. 1500 - 1700 B. Neoclassic Rules of writing 1. Followed Aristotlean rules a. Protagonist b. Antagonist c. Character d. Plot e. Conflict

4. C. Rules of grammar D. Five-act form developed E. Poetic Dialogue F. Audience etiquette

5. II. Playwrights A. Moliere 1. Born in Paris 2. Classical Education a. College du Claremont b. Latin Plays 3. Was to be in Court a. decided against b. decided for the stage

6. 4. Comedies of characters and manners 5. Plays: a. The Miser b. Tartuffe c. The School For Wives d. The Imaginary Invalid e. The Misanthorpe

7. B. Jean Racine 1. Father legal official 2. Mother and Father died a. raised by grandparents 3. Colleges a. Port-Royal b. University of Paris c. College d’Harcourt

8. 4. Known for tragedies 5. Plays a. Phedre b. Britannicus c. Bernice d. Bajazet

9. C. Pierre Corneille 1. Educated for law career 2. Known for comedies 3. Didn’t follow neoclassic ideas 4. Plays a. Le CidC. Death of pompey b. Cinna

10. FRENCH PERFORMANCES

11. III. Technical Achievements A. Theatre Architechtures 1. Royal Tennis Courts a. temporary theatres 2. Hotel de Bourgogne a. used for mystery plays 3. Salle des Machines a. public theatre & opera house

12. 4. Comedie Francaise a. most famous public theatre & opera house. house. B. Theatre terms 1. Parterre a. standing room 2. Loges a. box seats

13. 3. Paradis a. above loges used as gallery 4. Mansion a. locate scene & house scenery 5. Widow Dellin’s a. concession stand

14. COMEDIE FRANCAISE

15. NATIONAL THEATRE

16. GRAND STAGES

17. C. Costumes 1. Men a. Cullotes i. Knee breeches b. Justaucorps i. Frock coat c. Carmagnole i. Jacket for peasants

18. d. Bicorne i. Low hat 2. Women a. Fichu i. Small scarf b. Jupe i. Underskirt - ankle length

19. c. Levite Gown i. Tight gown w/ bust

20. The End