Introduction to Theater: Chapter 1 You and the Theater.

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Introduction to Theater: Chapter 1 You and the Theater

Stage language & conventions Conventions-special or traditional ways of doing things. of doing things. Ex: “Curtain going up…” “Places…” “Break a leg…”

Dramatic Tradition Drama-second only to dance as the oldest of the humanities. Humanities-the areas of human interest which attempt to answer eternal questions: “Who am I?” “Why am I here?” “Where am I going?” The humanities include drama, music, art, literature, and philosophy.

Dramatic Tradition Drama-second only to dance as the oldest of the humanities. Drama- comes from a Greek word meaning “to do or to act.” Doing is what theater is all about! Acting Building Directing Writing Producing

Dramatic Tradition dance pre-done: the acting out of wished-for events: a forerunner of ritualistic drama. Drama- comes from a Greek word meaning “to do or to act.”

Essentials for Drama 1. Actors

Essentials for Drama 1. Actors 2. Audience

Essentials for Drama 1. Actors 2. Audience 3. Place

Essentials for Drama 1. Actors 2. Audience 3. Place 4. Lighting

The Ingredients of Drama 1. Character (s)

The Ingredients of Drama 1. Character (s) 2. Situation-problem or challenge

The Ingredients of Drama 1. Character (s) 2. Situation-problem or challenge Drama becomes interesting when: We empathize with the character. There is conflict.

The Ingredients of Drama 1. Character (s) 2. Situation-problem or challenge Drama becomes interesting when: We empathize with the character. There is conflict. Empathy-emotional identity with someone or something outside one’s self. Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone, empathy is feeling with someone.

The Ingredients of Drama 1. Character (s) 2. Situation-problem or challenge Drama becomes interesting when: We empathize with the character. There is conflict. Conflict-a struggle between two opposing forces. The struggle can be with himself, another character, or with a force. Ex: Hamlet struggled with himself. Robin Hood fought against authority.

More key terms:

script- drama that is written down. script- drama that is written down.

More key terms: script- drama that is written down. script- drama that is written down. Like a novel, a play almost always tells a story and has a beginning, middle and an end. However, drama is meant to be acted out-not merely read. Like a novel, a play almost always tells a story and has a beginning, middle and an end. However, drama is meant to be acted out-not merely read.

More key terms: script- drama that is written down. script- drama that is written down. Like a novel, a play almost always tells a story and has a beginning, middle and an end. However, drama is meant to be acted out-not merely read. Like a novel, a play almost always tells a story and has a beginning, middle and an end. However, drama is meant to be acted out-not merely read. legitimate theater – term used to distinguish live performances from other media-like TV and movies. legitimate theater – term used to distinguish live performances from other media-like TV and movies.

More key terms:

critique- the evaluation of a work or performance. critique- the evaluation of a work or performance.

More key terms: critique- the evaluation of a work or performance. critique- the evaluation of a work or performance. stage fright-the nervous anticipation of going on stage to perform. stage fright-the nervous anticipation of going on stage to perform.

The study of drama: Is the study of human nature. Is the study of human nature. Improves the art of communicating. (feelings, important events, political statements, etc.) Improves the art of communicating. (feelings, important events, political statements, etc.) Allows you to become more expressive. Allows you to become more expressive. Allows you to entertain-to make people think, question, smile, laugh, and cry. Allows you to entertain-to make people think, question, smile, laugh, and cry. Allows you to discover yourself. Allows you to discover yourself.

Chapter 1 Vocabulary 1. Convention 2. Humanities 3. Drama 4. Dance pre-done 5. Situation 6. Conflict 7. Empathy 8. Script 9. Legitimate Theater 10. Critique 11. Stage fright

The origins of Western Drama Western drama originates in classical Greece. Western drama originates in classical Greece.

The origins of Western Drama Western drama originates in classical Greece. Western drama originates in classical Greece. The theatrical culture of the city-state of Athens produced three genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play. The theatrical culture of the city-state of Athens produced three genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play.

The origins of Western Drama Western drama originates in classical Greece. Western drama originates in classical Greece. The theatrical culture of the city-state of Athens produced three genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play. The theatrical culture of the city-state of Athens produced three genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play. Writers (dramatists) participated in competitions held as part of festivities celebrating the god Dionysus. Writers (dramatists) participated in competitions held as part of festivities celebrating the god Dionysus.

The origins of Western Drama Western drama originates in classical Greece. Western drama originates in classical Greece. The theatrical culture of the city-state of Athens produced three genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play. The theatrical culture of the city-state of Athens produced three genres of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play. Writers (dramatists) participated in competitions held as part of festivities celebrating the god Dionysus. Writers (dramatists) participated in competitions held as part of festivities celebrating the god Dionysus. Thespis was an early Greek dramatist. Thespis was an early Greek dramatist. (thespian) (thespian)

Ancient Greek Theatre Many theaters seated up to 14,000.

Tragedy/Comedy Masks (Roman Period)

The origins of Western Drama Roman Period (27 BCE-476 CE) The Romans adopted many of the Greek traditions in their theatre productions. The Romans adopted many of the Greek traditions in their theatre productions.

The origins of Western Drama Roman Period (27 BCE-476 CE) The Romans adopted many of the Greek traditions in their theatre productions. The Romans adopted many of the Greek traditions in their theatre productions. Medieval Period (fall of Roman empire thru 13 th century) Most medieval theatre is not well documented due to: Most medieval theatre is not well documented due to: a lack of surviving records and texts, a lack of surviving records and texts, a low literacy rate of the general population, a low literacy rate of the general population, and the opposition of the clergy to many types of performance. and the opposition of the clergy to many types of performance. It is known that mimes, minstrels, bards, storytellers, and jugglers traveled in search of new audiences and financial support.

The origins of Western Drama English Renaissance Theatre Period English Renaissance Theatre Period aka Early Modern English theatre aka Early Modern English theatre "Elizabethan theatre" the plays written and performed publicly in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558–1603). "Elizabethan theatre" the plays written and performed publicly in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558–1603).

The origins of Western Drama English Renaissance Theatre Period English Renaissance Theatre Period aka Early Modern English theatre aka Early Modern English theatre "Elizabethan theatre" the plays written and performed publicly in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558–1603). "Elizabethan theatre" the plays written and performed publicly in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558–1603). “Jacobean theatre” (associated with the reign of King James I, 1603–1625) “Jacobean theatre” (associated with the reign of King James I, 1603–1625)

English Renaissance Theatre Period Renaissance theatre derived from several traditions, such as mystery plays that formed a part of religious festivals in England. Renaissance theatre derived from several traditions, such as mystery plays that formed a part of religious festivals in England.

English Renaissance Theatre Period Renaissance theatre derived from several traditions, such as mystery plays that formed a part of religious festivals in England. Renaissance theatre derived from several traditions, such as mystery plays that formed a part of religious festivals in England. The Globe Theatre was a theatre London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men. The Globe Theatre was a theatre London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men.William ShakespeareLord Chamberlain's MenWilliam ShakespeareLord Chamberlain's Men

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre – built circa 1599

Inside Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Modern Theater Constantin Stanislavski Constantin Stanislavski Theatre director and actor Theatre director and actor Stanislavski organized his realistic techniques into a coherent and usable “system.” Stanislavski organized his realistic techniques into a coherent and usable “system.” Most consider his “system” to be the forerunner of American Method Acting. Most consider his “system” to be the forerunner of American Method Acting.