Nineteenth century theatre
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Nineteenth century theater is theatre of the 19th century. It was marked by the introduction of realism.
Realism began around 1850 as the Romanticism period was ending around 1870, and gave way to the 'isms' of Twentieth century theatre. Henrik Ibsen is considered to be the father of Realism in theater. In the UK, Thomas William Robertson was an early proponent.
The theme of Realism in theater was likeness to life and this movement sought to create theater that was a laboratory for the nature of relationships. The goal of a realism-era play was to set forth a functional or dysfunctional situation in an objective manner to an impartial audience. The audience is meant to view the characters as a visitor to a human zoo.
- Dialogue only, no asides, soliloquys or monologues (except when addressed to another onstage character)
- An individual represents a societal problem
- Fourth wall removed convention is strictly followed
