THEA 11000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Harold Clurman, Light Plot, Electric Light
3 Aug 2016
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Modern perception of the director develops in 19th century europe. George ii duke of saxe-meiningen takes theatre company to various cities: model for modern directors, costume scenery and props, eliminates star system, extensive rehearsals. Star actors or playwrights acted as director before this. Guide the work of the actors including blocking. Harold clurman- different interpretations are okay as long as they still reflect the action of the play. 1600s: theatre moves indoors: candles and oil lamps are used to illuminate the stage. 1803: gas lights brought to theatres in london. Directs attention to certain points in the stage or characters. Create light plot designating placement of lighting instruments. Can it be realistic if it comes from one speaker. Underscoring- music plays softly while a character is speaking. Difficult to describe without the visibility of other design. Nonrealistic plays consciously avoid stating time period or location. Inspired by world or theme of the play.
