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Theater By Kathy Chavez, Caitlin Rainey, Miriam del Cerro 17th Century Dramatic authors supported by Louis XIV Theater sustained by the church Influences from Italy and Spain were a good source of dynamism and renewal Spanish Comedia inspires French authors Tragicomedy- greatly appreciated in 2nd half of century 17th Century New regular theater established and governed by strict rules After the death of main dramatic authors who gave it re-own, classic theater died out with passing of century 17th Century Stage 19th Century Special acts Jugglers, tumblers, fires, explosions Music used increase emotion Good vs. evil Happy endings Theaters bigger Romantic and melodramatic Realism Authentic folkdances, costumes picturesque Stars receive high salary New York is the new theater center 19th Century Stage Similarities Comedies Costumes Drama Romance Realism Did the 17th Century Influence the 19th Century? Yes, Shakespeare’s plays were changed to be more happy and uplifting in the 19th century. The basic principles of theater were carried over from the 17th century to the 19th century in the form of realism, yet the 19th century became more in favor of comedies, while the 17th century was used to entertain people of high power using tragedies and dramas. Works Cited "Introduction to Theatre." Introduction to Theatre -- 19th-Century Melodrama. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. "Document Sans-titre." Document Sans-titre. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. "Main Page." Costume. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. "Blogs - Latimes.com." Blogs - Latimes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. "Státnà Hrad a Zámek ÄŒ eský Krumlov." Státnà Hrad a Zámek ÄŒ eský Krumlov. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. "Article.wn.com." Article.wn.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012.