This entry displays a tour poster advertising Clowes and Sons’ Excelsior Marionettes and Fantoccini. One of the most interesting things about theater during the 19the century was the use of puppets for theater performances. While the exact day of when puppets were first used for theater is unknown, during the late 1700 s Marionettes were… Continue reading Entry by Sergio Garcia: Poster advertising Clowes and Sons’ Excelsior Marionettes and Fantoccini

MEDIEVAL DRAMA: HISTORY OF MORALITY PLAY A morality play from the 14th century into the 15th century is a type of theatrical performance that was popular during the medieval period. It is a genre of drama that uses allegorical characters and situations to convey moral lessons and explore ethical themes. Morality plays were typically performed… Continue reading Entry by Maylis Maria Berron : 14th/15th Century Medieval Drama (Morality Play)”Everyman”

Realism is a style of theater that began around the late 1800s and was popular through the 1900s. In it, the goal of Realist theater was to capture the day to day lives of average people, and capture their daily lives and events that occurred within their days, rather than what theater before this tended… Continue reading Entry #3 By Alan Vara “NightHawks”

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export. (Second half of 19th century; Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Image: 4/12/2013). Female Musician Playing the Erhu. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ccny-proxy1.libr.ccny.cuny.edu/asset/AWSS35953_35953_41353926

The Globe Theater Model is a 3D representation of the famous theater where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed. The model is made of paper and can be constructed by following the instructions provided. The Globe Theater was a significant cultural institution in Elizabethan England, and this model offers a glimpse into the theater and… Continue reading Entry by Pedro Rivas: Globe Theater Model

The portrait of Edmund Kean as Richard III with the Duke of Buckingham offers a glimpse into the history of theater and theatergoing from the 19th century. The portrait depicts Kean in costume and in character as Richard III, with his hand resting on the shoulder of the Duke of Buckingham, played by Henry Siddons.… Continue reading Entry by Pedro Rivas: Portrait of Edmund Kean 1787-1833 as Richard III with the Duke of Buckingham