Question

Most plays in early American theaters were _____ performances adapted from European plays.

Answer 1

Most plays in early American theaters were melodramatic performances adapted from European plays.

At the beginning of the history of the theatre in America the plays were mostly melodramas adapted from European plays, for example Shakespeare works were very common at the time.

Answer 2

it's Melodramatic-a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
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