Considering the origins of theatre in different regions of the world and its original functions, what do you think the purpose was to the audience? If all “great art” has a responsibility to educate, communicate, and entertain, what values are present in early forms of performance?
Compare the videos of the introduction of :
House of Cards
and
Richard III
What similarities are there? What differences? Do you think these are a coincidence? Can you think of other modern television shows that have a theatrical approach to the way they tell stories? If so, what?