THTR 1020 Chapter : 20-Aug
Document Summary
In the beginning: 4000 years age in egypt, worship of memory of the dead, known as osirus passion play , religious celebration + dramatic action = What is theatre: over 2500 years ago, born out of ritual in ancient greece, adored & hated/forbidden in england, people see it as bad/corrupting influence, brought people to god, broadway, powerful tool for change. Three elements of theatre: the script, the performance, audience, theatre is a two way street (you need a connection with the play) August 20, 2012: living art, every performance is unique (actions keep it alive & different) Special qualities of theatre: holds a mirror up to society, empathy, theatre utilizes all other art forms, hand crafted, 3d art that is shared. The play script: the script, captures a simulated human reflection, composed of incidents (different problems, moment by moment, action, visualize the action, stage directions, dialogue.
