DRAM 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Eve Ensler, Anna Deavere Smith, Verbatim Theatre
Document Summary
Theatre that wholly or in part uses pre-existing documentary material (such as newspaper, government reports, interview, etc. ) as source material for the script. The laramie project by moises kaufman and tectonic theatre. Revolves around the 1998 murder of university of wyoming gay student. Draws on hundreds of interviews conducted by the theatre company with inhabitants of the town, published news reports and personal journal entries of the members of the company. Eight actors play over 60 characters (shows the wide variety of opinions) Ensler conducted interviews with over 200 women. A piece about female empowerment that touches on subjects such as sex, rape, masturbation, body issues, love, abuse, and much more. In 1998 ensler founded v-day, a global non-profit movement that raises money for organizations that help stop violence against women. Showcases historical facts while still employing a degree of dramatic license in the details, storyline, etc.
