Reading Drama
... All literary forms exist to communicate themes—central ideas that the author emphasizes in his/her story. Read and listen carefully for the ideas or issues raised in a drama. Watch the way these ideas are dramatized as actual lived events in the character’s lives. You will find yourself prompted to ...
... All literary forms exist to communicate themes—central ideas that the author emphasizes in his/her story. Read and listen carefully for the ideas or issues raised in a drama. Watch the way these ideas are dramatized as actual lived events in the character’s lives. You will find yourself prompted to ...
restoration drama
... • Since the text is polished and witty, the voice is its primary vehicle • “The voice (should) be clear, finished, the lips expert, the tongue striking well on the teeth; the tone would always go up and down but always be sure of its place in the throat, be crisp, shining, in hand, like the satin an ...
... • Since the text is polished and witty, the voice is its primary vehicle • “The voice (should) be clear, finished, the lips expert, the tongue striking well on the teeth; the tone would always go up and down but always be sure of its place in the throat, be crisp, shining, in hand, like the satin an ...
Aristotle`s Perfect Tragedy
... The order of actions that take place on stage (this happens, and then this happens, and then this happens next…) Includes the comings and goings of the characters, the timetable of the events, and the order of revelations, reversals, and discoveries. Think of a murder mystery or an episode of “CSI.” ...
... The order of actions that take place on stage (this happens, and then this happens, and then this happens next…) Includes the comings and goings of the characters, the timetable of the events, and the order of revelations, reversals, and discoveries. Think of a murder mystery or an episode of “CSI.” ...
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
... Six Characteristics of Tragedy: o Serious subject o Protagonist hero represents many people o No chance or coincidence involved o Action evokes pity or fear in the audience o Hero meets defeat but is enlightened by it o Characteristics are measured against perfection Tragic Hero = High born, a good ...
... Six Characteristics of Tragedy: o Serious subject o Protagonist hero represents many people o No chance or coincidence involved o Action evokes pity or fear in the audience o Hero meets defeat but is enlightened by it o Characteristics are measured against perfection Tragic Hero = High born, a good ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre
... their situation can lead to catharsis, because it makes you feel better after watching it. Chorus – In Greek tragedy, the chorus was a group of 10-50 actors who represented “the people,” usually townspeople or the old men left at home during war. The chorus helped clarify the story for the audience ...
... their situation can lead to catharsis, because it makes you feel better after watching it. Chorus – In Greek tragedy, the chorus was a group of 10-50 actors who represented “the people,” usually townspeople or the old men left at home during war. The chorus helped clarify the story for the audience ...
Two Review - West Meon Theatre
... credible little boy in shorts asking pathetically ‘Is me dad here?’ This little boy triggers the climax of the play, releasing the couple’s suppressed feelings. They go from expressions of mutual hate to guilt and blame at their own son’s death, seven years ago to the day. It’s poignant, even shocki ...
... credible little boy in shorts asking pathetically ‘Is me dad here?’ This little boy triggers the climax of the play, releasing the couple’s suppressed feelings. They go from expressions of mutual hate to guilt and blame at their own son’s death, seven years ago to the day. It’s poignant, even shocki ...
Introduction to theatre styles!!!!
... Replaced the artificial romantic style with accurate depictions of people in plausible situations Writers refused to make simple moral judgments or to resolve dramatic action neatly Presents life as it actually is; characters talk, dress, and act as people in ordinary life do Actors attempt to becom ...
... Replaced the artificial romantic style with accurate depictions of people in plausible situations Writers refused to make simple moral judgments or to resolve dramatic action neatly Presents life as it actually is; characters talk, dress, and act as people in ordinary life do Actors attempt to becom ...
What is Drama
... Certain types of group activities with a strong theatrical component are referred to as popular entertainment. Singing, dancing, pantomime, juggling, magic, acrobatics, and dramatic sketches. ...
... Certain types of group activities with a strong theatrical component are referred to as popular entertainment. Singing, dancing, pantomime, juggling, magic, acrobatics, and dramatic sketches. ...
Chapter 4
... – I recognize myself or I can identify (mirror) – Appeals to feelings (conscious or subconscious) – I recognize others (trait, history, etc) ...
... – I recognize myself or I can identify (mirror) – Appeals to feelings (conscious or subconscious) – I recognize others (trait, history, etc) ...
COSTUME WORKSHEETS
... COSTUME WORKSHEETS One-Act Play Festival The purpose of this worksheet is to provide your designer with the most complete information about your thoughts on the play. Note that it contains very little specific costume information. Name of Play: Name of Director: Phone Number: ...
... COSTUME WORKSHEETS One-Act Play Festival The purpose of this worksheet is to provide your designer with the most complete information about your thoughts on the play. Note that it contains very little specific costume information. Name of Play: Name of Director: Phone Number: ...
Second 25 Terms 2014
... Stage direction, indicating a move away from the audience In a proscenium theatre setting; an extension of the stage below the proscenium arch. Words spoken by a character that are intended ONLY for the audience and not for the other characters on stage. ...
... Stage direction, indicating a move away from the audience In a proscenium theatre setting; an extension of the stage below the proscenium arch. Words spoken by a character that are intended ONLY for the audience and not for the other characters on stage. ...
How To Write a Play
... Monologue is a lengthy speech that one character addresses on stage, where other characters may or may not be able to hear. The character often describes an action that he is going to take. Asides are speeches, often short, made to the audience or even to another character, but out of earshot of som ...
... Monologue is a lengthy speech that one character addresses on stage, where other characters may or may not be able to hear. The character often describes an action that he is going to take. Asides are speeches, often short, made to the audience or even to another character, but out of earshot of som ...
Aristotle`s Elements of Drama
... philosopher and scientist. He was the first to analyze and write about the essential elements of drama more than 2,000 years ago, and guess what? His work is still widely accepted as the model for modern dramatic form. While ideas have changed slightly over the years, we still discuss Aristotle's li ...
... philosopher and scientist. He was the first to analyze and write about the essential elements of drama more than 2,000 years ago, and guess what? His work is still widely accepted as the model for modern dramatic form. While ideas have changed slightly over the years, we still discuss Aristotle's li ...
How to write a good musical theatre review
... Identify the title of the play, the genre, the name of the production company and where the show is playing in the opening paragraph. o Example: The summer season of the Easy Street Players has just kicked off with a six-week run of "Muriel's Memoirs" at the newly renovated Crane Performing Arts Cen ...
... Identify the title of the play, the genre, the name of the production company and where the show is playing in the opening paragraph. o Example: The summer season of the Easy Street Players has just kicked off with a six-week run of "Muriel's Memoirs" at the newly renovated Crane Performing Arts Cen ...
Evaluation of `Oh What A Lovely War`
... convey where the character lived. In the scene where the soldiers are being taught how to load a gun, the actor who plays the major does an exaggerated walk and kept on looking at the audience with a piercing eye. The characters were like moving caricatures. There was a lot of dancing as well as sin ...
... convey where the character lived. In the scene where the soldiers are being taught how to load a gun, the actor who plays the major does an exaggerated walk and kept on looking at the audience with a piercing eye. The characters were like moving caricatures. There was a lot of dancing as well as sin ...
Dramatic literature
... Lady Teazle: Sir Peter, Sir peter you may bear it or not as you please… Sir Peter: Very well ma’am very well; … ...
... Lady Teazle: Sir Peter, Sir peter you may bear it or not as you please… Sir Peter: Very well ma’am very well; … ...
Elements of Drama
... Examine the play’s language. How does dialogue reveal character’s emotions, conflicts, opinions, and motivation? Does the play include soliloquies or asides? What do they contribute to your knowledge of the play’s characters and events? How do the characters interact with one another? Do the charact ...
... Examine the play’s language. How does dialogue reveal character’s emotions, conflicts, opinions, and motivation? Does the play include soliloquies or asides? What do they contribute to your knowledge of the play’s characters and events? How do the characters interact with one another? Do the charact ...