Travel the World of Theatre History Unmasked!

This webquest was created for beginning drama students to learn more about Greek, Noh, Sanskrit, and Commedia Dell' Arte genres of theatre history in an interactive way.

Theatre Curriculum Standards
Grades 9-12
CLE 5.1 Understand, compare, and contrast various genres and periods of dramatic literature.
CLE 5.1 Identify various genres and historical periods of theatre.
Compare and contrast various genres and historical periods of theatre.
Discuss the different acting techniques associated with various genres and historical periods of theatre.
SPI 8.1.1 Describe how the Greeks and Romans contributed to the origin of theatre.
SPI 8.2.1 Discuss the role of theatre in Greek and Roman cultures.
SPI 8.2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of theatre throughout history.
SPI 8.3.1 Discuss theatre in various cultures.
SPI 8.3.2 Demonstrate an understanding of theatre in various cultures.