The Theatrical Journey: An Imaginative Process
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 260
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The Theatrical Journey: An Imaginative Process deals with live theatre as an art form. In live theatre the actors are in the presence of the audience impersonating characters. Other forms of theatre which include many forms of media (television, films, DVDs etc.) the actors are not in the presence of the audience.
The Theatrical Journey: An Imaginative Process:
- Distinguishes between the three types of theatre: Live, Screen, and Personal.
- Describes Live Theatre as an imaginative process and allows students to discover that theatre pervades every aspect of our daily lives, in numerous and unexpected ways.
- Depicts the purpose theatre serves and how it has been an important part of our culture, not to mention all cultures all over the world.
Prologue—Theatre and You: Why Theatre Matters..............................Chapter 1
Act I—Theatre Foundations
Scene 1—Distinguishing Theatre............................................................Chapter 2
Scene 2—Playwriting............................................................................. Chapter 3
Scene 3—Period Styles.......................................................................... Chapter 4
Scene 4—Guiding the Production Process............................................ Chapter 5
Act II—Setting the Stage
Scene 1—Architecture of the Stage........................................................Chapter 6
Scene 2—How It Looks: The Past Is Present.........................................Chapter 7
Scene 3—Designers and Design.............................................................Chapter 8
Scene 4—Behind the Scenes...................................................................Chapter 9
Act III—All the World's Stage
Scene 1—Theatre in Latin America........................................................Chapter 10
Scene 2—African Performance..............................................................Chapter 11
Scene 3—Behind the Mask: Commedia dell'Arte...................................Chapter 12
Scene 4—The Chinese Theatre..............................................................Chapter 13
Scene 4—The Performing Arts in Japan.................................................Chapter 14
Act IV—Performance
Scene 1—Acting: The Magic of Transformation....................................Chapter 15
Scene 2—Voice and Movement: The Actor’s Tools...............................Chapter 16
Epilogue—Playing Your Part.................................................................Chapter 17