Scenic elements which denoted heaven, hell or places in between. Asia Theatre progressed in the east without any influence from the west and vice versa. Eastern forms of theatre tend to be more representational with elaborate staging and stylized conventions. Asian Theatres Asian theatre progressed in many areas of asia where the civilizations were in the high point of their religious, philosophical and cultural development. Theatre in India Sanskrit drama- in language of noble classes.
Plays are on themes of classical stories of the culture.
Later in period. 1st female then all male companies. Summary Rebirth of theatre in the form of religious dramas. Acceptance of drama by church. Passion plays, floats and stages.