Aciklarinizi Kapayiniz. queSt / DarkDevilz Team
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 Traditional Theatre
The origin of Turkish theatre dates back to pagan rituals of millenia
ago. The dances, music and songs performed during the rituals of the
inhabitants of Anatolia millenia ago are the elements from which the
first shows originated. These rituals later became theatrical shows. In
the 10th century, a blend of traditions occurred between the Seljuk
Turks and those of the inhabitants of Anatolia. The interaction between
the various tribal societies paved the way for new plays. After the
Tanzimat (Reformation) period, characters in Turkish theatre were
modernized and plays were performed on European-style stages with the
actors wearing European costumes. Following the declaration of the
second Constitutional Monarchy in 1908, theatrical activities increased
and social problems began to be reflected in the theatre as well as in
historical plays. A theatrical conservatoire, Darülbedayi-i Osmani, was
established in Istanbul in 1914. During the years of chaos and war, the
Darülbedayi-i Osmani continued its activities and attracted the younger
generation. Turkish playwrights emerged. Some wrote on romantic
subjects, others were interested in social problems and still others
dealt with nationalistic themes. There were even those who wrote
musicals. In time, Turkish ladies began to appear on stage and this was
indeed a revolution of the time, since female roles had only been
played by actresses who were members of Turkey's ethnic minorities.
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