DRAM 1310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Billy Crudup, Frank Rich, Athenian Democracy
Document Summary
Tragedy about human potential, ability to choose for ourselves, take responsibilities for consequence of those choices. Great tragedies written in periods of optimism to control own destinies. Responsible critic contributions contribute more to the health of theatre. Criticism read those interested by art and in relationship with art and society. Frank rich (head theatre critic of new york times) Cultural criticism concerned with direction of our country and various forces that affect political decision making. Compares contemporary actions through comparisons with characters of great playwrights and by considering political performances in light of the way actors construct stage identities. Live event one defining factor of theatre. Can film theatre event, but does not replicate same experience. Visual, aural, kinesthetic, emotional and intellectual experience of being an audience member at a particular performance, the critic leaves a written impression, however imperfect, of the nuances and excitement communicated by the actors" work.
