Theatre History & Styles

In which ancient civilization did Western theatre originate, with festivals honouring the god Dionysus?

Ancient Greece

What do we call a serious play with an unhappy ending, often involving a tragic hero's downfall?

A tragedy

What do we call a play intended to be light and amusing, often with a happy ending?

A comedy

What theatrical approach, associated with Constantin Stanislavski, focuses on actors truthfully portraying real emotion?

Method acting (the Stanislavski method / naturalism)

What do we call a play performed with little to no scenery or props, relying on the audience's imagination?

A minimalist (bare stage) production