Classical and Hellenistic Greece
The city-state of Athens is where Western theatre originated. It was part of a broader culture of … See more

Having been an important part of human culture for more than 2,500 years, theatre has evolved a wide range of different theories and practices. Some are related to political or spiritual ideologies, while others are based purely on "artistic" concerns. Some … See more

There are many modern theatre movements which produce theatre in a variety of ways. Theatrical enterprises vary enormously in … See more

• Acting
• Antitheatricality
• Black light theatre
• Culinary theatre
• Illusionistic tradition
• List of awards in theatre See more

Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action", which is derived from the verb δράω, dráō, "to do" or "to act". The enactment of drama … See more

Theatre presupposes collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception. The structure of dramatic texts, unlike other forms of literature, is directly influenced by this collaborative production and collective reception. The production of plays See more

There are many theatre unions, including:
• Actors' Equity Association (AEA), for actors and stage managers in the U.S.)
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