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Ch. 1 (7th Ed) Ch. 1 (8th Ed) -- Experiencing Today's Theater

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The document discusses the history and characteristics of theatre and art. It explains that ancient Greeks established the categories of tragedy and comedy and their influence on modern theatre. It also outlines the key elements of theatre including audience, performers, script/text, director, space and design elements. Finally, it discusses how globalization has led to influence and collaboration between different cultures and traditions in contemporary theatre.

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A Historical Reason to Attend Theatre Theatre is the foundation of all drama Ancient Greeks established the categories of tragedy and comedy Roman domestic comedies were the prototype of situation comedy Seeing a performance means taking part in theatre history 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2
Theatre incorporates profound, provocative, timeless observations about the human condition Theatre is an art form with its own characteristics: Quality Coherence Integrity 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3
What Is Art? Characteristics of Art A mirror or reflection of life An extension or a projection of how we live, think, and feel It reveals to us what we treasure and admire and what we fear most deeply It may be an absolute necessity for human survival 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4
What Is Art? continued Three Categories of Art Literary Novels, short stories, poetry Visual Painting, sculpture, architecture, photography Performing Theatre, dance, opera, music 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5
What Is Art? continued Another characteristic of Art is its relationship to time (temporal) and space (spatial). Visual Exists in space, but not in time Music Exists in time, but not in space Theater, Dance and Opera Exists in both space and time 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6
What Is Art? continued Three Characteristics of the Performing Arts Have movement through time Require interpreters as well as creators Require an audience Relationship between audience and performers is key 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7
The Art of Theatre Elements of Theatre Audience Performers Script or Text Director Theatre Space Design Elements 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 8
息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 9
The Art of Theatre continued Theatre as a Collaborative Art The various elements of theatre must be brought together and coordinated by a host of people collaboration! 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 10
Nations and cultures influence one anothers theatrical traditions Global connections were rare prior to the 1800s Theatre can no longer be easily classified by specific national designations Beginning around 1900, Asian and other non- European theatres were influenced by developments of modern theatre in the West 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 11
Nations and cultures influence one anothers theatrical traditions continued Diversity types of theater available and audience members attending Multicultural wide variety of social groups and concerns 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12
Nations and cultures influence one anothers theatrical traditions continued Theatre is a global activity Interaction Adaptation Collaboration 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 13
Types of theatre are wide-ranging Audiences are diverse Diversity in Contemporary Theatre Contemporary theatre is: Complex It mirrors the society in which it is produced It is fragmented and reflects the complexity of todays life 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 14

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Ch. 1 (7th Ed) Ch. 1 (8th Ed) -- Experiencing Today's Theater

  • 2. A Historical Reason to Attend Theatre Theatre is the foundation of all drama Ancient Greeks established the categories of tragedy and comedy Roman domestic comedies were the prototype of situation comedy Seeing a performance means taking part in theatre history 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2
  • 3. Theatre incorporates profound, provocative, timeless observations about the human condition Theatre is an art form with its own characteristics: Quality Coherence Integrity 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3
  • 4. What Is Art? Characteristics of Art A mirror or reflection of life An extension or a projection of how we live, think, and feel It reveals to us what we treasure and admire and what we fear most deeply It may be an absolute necessity for human survival 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4
  • 5. What Is Art? continued Three Categories of Art Literary Novels, short stories, poetry Visual Painting, sculpture, architecture, photography Performing Theatre, dance, opera, music 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5
  • 6. What Is Art? continued Another characteristic of Art is its relationship to time (temporal) and space (spatial). Visual Exists in space, but not in time Music Exists in time, but not in space Theater, Dance and Opera Exists in both space and time 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6
  • 7. What Is Art? continued Three Characteristics of the Performing Arts Have movement through time Require interpreters as well as creators Require an audience Relationship between audience and performers is key 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7
  • 8. The Art of Theatre Elements of Theatre Audience Performers Script or Text Director Theatre Space Design Elements 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 8
  • 9. 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 9
  • 10. The Art of Theatre continued Theatre as a Collaborative Art The various elements of theatre must be brought together and coordinated by a host of people collaboration! 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 10
  • 11. Nations and cultures influence one anothers theatrical traditions Global connections were rare prior to the 1800s Theatre can no longer be easily classified by specific national designations Beginning around 1900, Asian and other non- European theatres were influenced by developments of modern theatre in the West 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 11
  • 12. Nations and cultures influence one anothers theatrical traditions continued Diversity types of theater available and audience members attending Multicultural wide variety of social groups and concerns 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12
  • 13. Nations and cultures influence one anothers theatrical traditions continued Theatre is a global activity Interaction Adaptation Collaboration 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 13
  • 14. Types of theatre are wide-ranging Audiences are diverse Diversity in Contemporary Theatre Contemporary theatre is: Complex It mirrors the society in which it is produced It is fragmented and reflects the complexity of todays life 息 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 14