what is ritual relationship to the development of theatre?

Answer 1

the emotions in relationships gives the theatre developmental issues to work with

Answer 2

Ritual was a very significant influence on the early development of theatre. Greek drama is largely credited as the start of Western Theatre. The plays evolved from the dithraymbs which were ritualistic choral poems. The Greek theatre orchestra seems to have directly evolved from the "sacred circle" of early relgions.

Answer 3

The theatre began as a religious ritual, and remains an artistic ritual with religious overtones even today. A ritual is something that is repeated in the same way over and over again. Relgious services, athletic contests, and theatrical entertainment are all rituals of our society with athletics and theatre obligated to religion for their origins.