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Celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27 and let the drama unfold! This annual event started in 1962 to recognize and celebrate the power of theatre as an art form. It's a great way for actors, directors, writers, producers, designers and all other theatre lovers to come together in appreciation of this incredible craft.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>534 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recorded Theatre</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recorded instance of theater takes place in ancient Greece during the festival of Dionysia, where plays were staged in an open-air theater.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1576</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of The Globe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Influence of theater expands with the establishment of The Globe theatre in London, England. It becomes famous as the primary venue of Shakespeare's plays.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>19th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Advent of Realistic Theatre</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 19th century, realism in theatre becomes dominant, with playwrights such as Anton Chekhov and Henrik Ibsen gaining prominence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1896</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Modern Cinema</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Lumière brothers held the first public screening of films, marking the birth of cinema and creating a new platform for dramatic storytelling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of World Theatre Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Theatre Institute establishes World Theatre Day, promoting global celebration of theater and its contributions to cultural exchange and mutual understanding.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Theatres and Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>In response to COVID-19 pandemic, theaters around the world close their doors but turn to digital platforms, holding performances online for the first time.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a play</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head over to your local theatre and enjoy a performance of your favorite play or try something new. You could even watch a movie adaptation of a classic play.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a script</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to write out your own script and get creative. You can even invite some friends over and have an impromptu performance.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look online for acting classes or workshops in your area, and find one that interests you. Learning more about theatre is a great way to celebrate World Theatre Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold an improvisation session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and create some hilarious scenes with improv. You never know what you'll come up with!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a theatre museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Explore the history of theatre by visiting a museum dedicated to its development over the years. Learn more about the people who made it what it is today.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Theatre brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Going to the theatre is a great way to come together with friends and family. Whether you're sharing a laugh at a comedy or getting swept away by a drama, you can create unforgettable experiences that will stay with you for years to come!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Theatre celebrates culture & diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From Broadway musicals to Shakespearean classics, theatre utilizes stories from all around the world in order to bring light to different cultures and celebrate our differences as human beings. Going to see a show also allows us to experience stories from diverse perspectives, broadening our horizons and teaching us valuable lessons about life!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The term 'theatre' also refers to the study of the craft</h3><p class='facts-content'>While 'theatre' often suggests a physical location where performances occur, it goes beyond that. The term also implies an artistic process that includes the study of dramatic writing and theory, as well as the technical aspects of production.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ancient Rome had theatre festivals too!</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ludi Romani, the Roman Games, held in Ancient Rome were large public events featuring chariot races, religious festivals, parades, and theatre performances and were a precursor to modern theatre.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The longest running play has over 30,000 performances</h3><p class='facts-content'>The world record for the longest running play goes to "The Mousetrap," a murder mystery by Agatha Christie. It opened in London's West End in 1952 and, discounting pauses due to COVID-19, continues to run, with over 30,000 performances to date.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pink was a sign of prosperity in Elizabethan Theatre</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Elizabethan Theatre, pink costumes were considered a sign of prosperity and wealth. The color was hard to create with the dying methods then, thus, only wealthy troupes or plays could afford it.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Shakespeare coined over 1,700 common words</h3><p class='facts-content'>William Shakespeare was not just the greatest playwright of his time but also an inventor of words. His works introduced over 1,700 new words into the English language that we use today, including "amazement", "lonely", and "bedroom".</p></div></div>
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