TAR 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Jean Anouilh, Theodore Roethke, Conversation Threading
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To investigate and consider the qualities and standard definitions of art and theatre. To formulate an understanding and common definition of art and theatre. To satisfy all assignment schedules, discussion threads, and submission deadlines. What concepts does the dictionary definition associate with theatre as it relates to performing arts? (such as stage, drama etc. ) It is a place; it is the stage, the house the building. It is the narrative, the story, the conflict, the characters, and the exploration of human experience. Theatre is the people. (audiences, playwrights, composers, producers, directors, Designers, artists, poets, dancers, singers, architects, technicians, craftsperson, and many more) It is rehearsed and involves a sharing of skills, interpretations, and talents that are combined and ultimately shared with audiences. Theatre is collaborative from its origin to performance) Theatre is performed- it is a performing art and a performance. Art: the imitation of something natural or imagined.