THTR-T 125 Study Guide - Fall 2019, Comprehensive Final Exam Notes - Wonder Woman, Thor, Thomas Gray
29 Mar 2019
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In this course: all-encompassing, visual-spatial approach that creates a storytelling event. Scenography as active performance: aesthetic involved that draws us in. Carry on tradition: ex: dionysus - festival to celebrate fertility. Communicating important ideas: different meaning for other people (intended vs. perceived, producer vs. audience, ex: cinderella. How many times a day are you told a story: news, call from parents, binging shows on netflix. Roles in creating a performance event: scenic design, actors, dancers, lighting design, musicians, composers, playwrights, costume design, directors, sound design, choreographer, music directors, projection designers, librettists. Lighting design: eliminates need for realism, can imply time and place. Understand (empathic curiosity: not simply being curious, seeking out with intent. Explore (perspectives & ideas: consider the point of view, heritage, motivations, beliefs, experiences, time & culture surrounding the story. Create (transform into space & time: collaborate with others, explore to envisage & create a love dramatic event, ex: theatre and dance - number of dancers, envision.
