Theatre is not just about conveying the written text; rather that through the body‚ by trying to find a simple language of gestures and sounds‚ we can communicate at a much more powerful level; that there is a universal language for the theatre‚ regardless of cultural differences. There is a recognition that if you want ‘realistic drama’‚ television and cinema are far more effective than theatre. What is unique about theatre is its relationship to its audience: the fact that actor and audience
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Physical Theatre History: * Physical theatre is a catch-all term to describe any performance that pursues storytelling through primary physical means * The term “physical theatre” has been applied to performances consisting mainly of: 1. Mime 2. Contemporary dance 3. Theatrical clowning and other physical comedy 4. Some forms of puppetry 5. Theatrical acrobatics * Modern physical theatre has grown from a variety of origins. Mime and theatrical clowning schools
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Grotowski-physical theatre practioner Jerzy Grotowski was a revolutionary in theatre because he caused a rethink of what theatre actually was and its purpose in contemporary culture. One of his central ideas was the notion of the ’poor’ theatre. By this he meant a theatre in which the fundamental concern was the work of the actor with the audience‚ not the sets‚ costumes‚ lighting or special effects. In his view these were just trappings and‚ while they may enhance the experience of theatre‚ were
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various new media sources. Traditional theatre‚ which appeals on a mental‚ and hopefully also emotional level‚ has not been enough to compete with other media‚ and audiences have been declining. Physical theatre‚ by contrast appeals to the audience on a physical and emotional level‚ providing a much more immediate experience than traditional theatre” ~ (Artmedia Publishing in Zen Zen Zo’s “The Tempest” Teacher’s Notes) “…Then you realise that theatre is a more personal experience.” (Stephen
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connection with religion‚ theaters were often located in or near sanctuaries. Similarly‚ the Theater of Dionysus in Athens was situated in the sacred precinct of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis. There were four main physical elements that shaped up 5th century of Greek Theatre and they consisted of the orchestra‚the theatron‚ the skene and the parados. The core of any Greek theater is the orchestra‚ the “dancing place” of the chorus and the chief performance space. It was a flat‚ circular space
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Greek theatre essay – Hugo Fuller "The chorus was a crucial part of Greek theatre and was used to narrate the story‚ give their opinion of the plot‚ and keep a rhythm for the play. The chorus did this in various ways‚ such as through costumes‚ stage presence‚ music and singing. What did the chorus bring to Greek theatre and how was it shaped because of it?" The chorus played an important role in Greek theatre. Sometimes the chorus would help the audience to follow the story - it had an informative
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‘Dismantling the traditional naturalistic theatre‚ with its illusion of reality‚ Brecht produced a new kind of drama based on a critique of the ideological assumptions of bourgeois theatre’. (Terry Eagleton‚ Marxism and Literary Criticism) Referring to ONE play from the earlier part of the ‘Theatre & Politics’ section of the unit‚ and to ONE play from the ‘New Perspectives’ section‚ explain how the relationship between theatre and politics has evolved. In your response you should refer to specific
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Verbatim Theatre - The Laramie Project Verbatim theatre is a form of documentary theatre‚ it empowers marginalised groups and communities by staging their stories‚ enabling them to make their experiences visible whether it be local or global. Verbatim theatre explores a range of perspectives‚ and a variety of truths by scripting real life interviews of people from a story or incident Verbatim theatre offers a range of perspectives from different people‚ for example In the Laramie Project the
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Introduction to Drama ‘Greek theatre began in festivals of religious ritual but developed into the art form that shaped theatre and drama in the western world.’ Describe and analyse the processes and historical developments that validate this assertion. Greek theatre initially began with religious festivals‚ with songs‚ chants‚ and dances that in time started the revolution of drama. Greek theatre helped develop and influence theatre and drama throughout the world particularly within
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THEATRE Theatre a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture‚ speech‚ song‚ music or dance. Elements of design and stagecraft are used to enhance the physicality‚ presence and immediacy of the experience. The specific place of the performance is also named by the word "theatre" as derived from
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