Bethany appears to be a fan of the theatrical genre of farce. A farce is a type of comedy that entertains by being exaggerated and extravagant. It involves comical situations that are reached through the use of physical humor or absurdity. Moreover, farce tends to be overacted and stylized. All of these are characteristics that Bethany's play exhibits.
It is true that William Byrd was known for producing instrumental pieces for consorts, if this is a true/false question. He was an English composer of the Renaissance.