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What emotions could a Noh actor show by tilting their head?
They could show fear or sadness.
Why were only men allowed to act in ancient Greek theatre?
At that time, women were not allowed to perform on stage.
What types of theatre used masks, according to the text?
Ancient Greek theatre, Italian Commedia dell’Arte, and Japanese Noh theatre.
What was unique about the way Japanese Noh actors used masks?
They had to move their heads at different angles to show emotions instead of using facial expressions.
How did actors in Commedia dell’Arte create their performances?
They improvised their lines instead of using a script.
Who performed in Italian Commedia dell’Arte?
Traveling comedy troupes of actors and actresses.
Why were Noh masks designed with a neutral expression?
So that emotions could be shown through movement and lighting effects.
How did Japanese Noh actors show emotions while wearing neutral masks?
They tilted their heads up or down in the stage lights to create expressions of fear or sadness.
What types of characters were portrayed using masks in Japanese Noh theatre?
Masks were used for female roles and non-human characters like animals and monsters.
How did Commedia dell’Arte masks help create comedy?
The masks had bold features like bushy eyebrows and long noses, which, along with exaggerated movements, made the performances funny.
What was unique about Italian Commedia dell’Arte theatre?
It had no scripts, and actors improvised their lines.
Why did Greek actors need to change masks during a play?
Only men were allowed to act, so they used different masks to play both male and female roles.
How did ancient Greek actors use masks in their performances?
They wore masks with exaggerated expressions to show emotions like fear, anger, or sadness.
Why have masks been used in theatre for centuries?
Masks help the audience focus on the action and emotions of the characters rather than the performers.
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