THE 152 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Proscenium, Dialectic, Arena Stage
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The purpose of art : (aristotle) to figure out the hidden meaning(s) behind it and not there appearance. The requirements of theatre: performers must be live, must have actors, must be a live audience, must be repeatable, must be man in action. Three questions we ask when we observe a play: There must be something to say (must be communication involved) Theatre can entertain and teach: something that makes you laugh/cry or teaches you something at the end. Theories for the origin of theatre: ritual believing to tradition ex: parades, desire to play, man"s desire to tell stories. Components that make up plot: exposition: introduction to the world of play, background information that is needed to properly understand it. (protagonist and antagonist introduced) Inciting incident: the initial event which triggers the rest of the story. : (internal) inside the head, how they view the world, own desires.
