THTR 1020 Lecture : Theatre Notes
Document Summary
Meticulous notes taken pre-show, intermission and post show. Post-show all of the above, and how you feel. Upload notes to moodle by 2/16/15 @ 11:59pm. Decoding the visual symbols on the stage. Expressing point of view in concentrated form that can be translated to stage language. Four main configurations of theatre space: proscenium, thrust, arena, black box. Arena (theatre in the round/ on all 4 sides) Historical context: the first stages were outdoors in natural light, moved indoors by gas light, kings perspective, audience was there to be seen, electricity. Ancient greece: theatron-theatre space, where to see theatre, chorus- performed by orchestra, asked questions to audience, parodos-where actors entered/exited, proskenion- where main actors perform, skene- backdrop/where gods appear. Understanding a play: in order to fully understand a play, you cannot ignore the performed aspect, theatre happens when a a script is brought to life (theatre id given life, it takes many people to make this happen.
