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Antecedents of Theatre
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In addition to exploring the possible antecedents of theatre, scholars have also theorised about the motives that led people to develop theatre. Why did theatre develop, and why was it valued after it ceased to fulfill the function of ritual? Most answers fall back on theories about the human mind and basic human needs.
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