An early revolt against realism, although many of the leading realistic playwrights often incorporated elements of this style within their work
Founded by Strasberg and Clurman, often credited with helping establish Stanislavski's technique in America.
Name of the riots that broke out because of conflict between fans of William Macready and Edwin Forrest
The theatre founded by Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko
Acting theory which emphasized external physical training and performance style. It suggested the actor's body should be trained to operate like a machine.
English realist playwright who used humor as a tool in examining social problems
Designed sets for Wagner and was the first 19th century designer to develop a theory of anti-realistic staging.
In his work such as A Dream Play and The Ghost Sonata this Swedish playwright broke from realism.
A duke whose personal acting troupe revolutionized direction and the notion of unity on stage
This Texas woman is credited with helping usher in the repertory movement in 20th century American theatre
This early non-realistic designer was noted for his use of the unit set and the grandiose scale of his work.
The term for the invisible barrier between the audience and the performers in realism, naturalism and melodrama.
Most famous play, The Inspector General, is seen as a bridge between romanticism and early realism
Modern director/designer who brought Asian production techniques to the contemporary Broadway stage
Got his start with the African Grove theatre, but had to move to Europe to find true respect and fame.
His work is first presented by the independent theatre called the Provinceton Playhouse.
A popular theatrical form of the 19th cent. that originated as being parodies of serious plays and popular plays of the day, although by the early 20th century had incorporated comedians and strippers
Groups in the audience who were paid to applaud the work of particular playwrights and actors
This novel technique of painting setting on a long cloth which can be unrolled across the stage by turning spools was popular in melodramas
19th cent. acting theorist who felt emotions could best be displayed by studying and recreating several preestablished gestures and body movements
His choreography and distinctive style dominated late 20th century theatrical dance.