The great dramatists of the romantic era span from Schiller at the end of the 18th century to Edmond Rostand at the beginning of the 20th. read more
The great dramatists of the romantic era span from Schiller at the end of the 18th century to Edmond Rostand at the beginning of the 20th. What the Romantics brought to the theater was characters motivated by conscious purposes, tightly integrated plot structures, and most importantly: Action, action, action. read more
In Theatre Romanticism History of Romantic Theater (1750-1870) "Cyrano de Bergerac" (1950) Promotes heightened emotions and released passions. Protagonists are portrayed as rebellious. Promotes individuality and importance of the imagination. read more
The Major Characteristics of Romanticism. Actors During the Romantic Period. Romantic Theatre Practice. The Age of Independence. The Rise of the middle class was occurring – trading and manufacturing joined agriculture as major sources of wealth. read more