Town of Hope, Indiana English (US) Â· EspaÃ±ol Â· PortuguÃªs (Brasil) Â· FranÃ§ais (France) Â· Deutsch Privacy Â· Terms Â· Advertising Â· Ad Choices Â· Cookies Â·
History of theatre. The history of theatre charts the development of theatre over the past 2,500 years. While performative elements are present in every society, it is customary to acknowledge a distinction between theatre as an art form and entertainment and theatrical or performative elements in other activities. The history of theatre is primarily concerned with the origin and subsequent development of the theatre as an autonomous activity. Since classical Athens in the 6th century BC, vibrant traditions of thea
What is Theatre? In the theatre we see men and women in action-what they do and why they do it-and we discover insight about our world by seeing through others' eyes. Theatre is a major form of human expression, taking place in the present, but connecting us to other times and places. Through characterization, design, and technology, theatre artists provide a window into the human condition. Theatre is both visual and aural, a shared experience between audience and performers.