Brechtian And Musical Theatre
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A Greater Purpose “The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation,” says Stella Adler. Theater is unique and intriguing because it blends literary and visual arts to tell a story. Throughout the course, I have learned that understanding aesthetics and sociopolitical history is essential for appreciating and applying theater in the real world. Brechtian and musical theatre styles, such as applying musical theatre in RENT, are effective methods to convey crucial historical and social messages, utilizing theater as a platform outside of the arts and for a greater purpose of positive social change. Brechtian theatre, also known as epic theatre, strives to keep the audience objective and prevents them from …show more content…
A-effect is when “the actor use[s] a somewhat complex technique to detach himself from the character portrayed, encouraging the spectator to look at the play’s situation from such an angle that they became subject to his criticism” (Brecht 125). Gestus is a clear character gesture or movement used by the actor that captures a moment or attitude rather than actually delving into an emotion (Brecht 128). An example of gestus is Mother Courage’s silent scream in the face of her son’s dead body. Her silent scream is perceived to be unrealistic, deeming Mother Courage as a fictional character. The intention to avoid emotional connection leaves the audience judging the characters and their situation, instead of empathizing with …show more content…
I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of how theater is more than a performance, but rather an art form with nuance and depth. I’ve been introduced to the Brechtian theater style, and I’ve learned more about the musical theatre style. After studying RENT, I am inspired by the various possibilities for theater beyond acting, singing, and dancing. Theater can be used as a form of activism or commemoration. Theater is so much more than a dramatic presentation. Theater can relay a greater purposeful message about society amidst the theatricals on stage. Brechtian and musical theatre styles are two efficient and ideal methods for raising awareness about social phenomenons and issues because Brecht’s style makes the audience think and analyze the purposes and themes, while musical theatre is a medium that communicates those matters to reach large
In this essay, the author
- Explains that theater is unique and intriguing because it blends literary and visual arts to tell a story. understanding aesthetics and sociopolitical history is essential for appreciating and applying theater in the real world.
- Explains that brecht's style is ideal for conveying important social phenomena and advocating for the socio-political purpose of the performance.
- Describes how rent uses musical theatre to reflect the tensions of labor divisions, segregation, political differences, and social issues in new york city.
- Explains that theater is unique and intriguing because it blends literary and visual arts to tell a story. understanding aesthetics and sociopolitical history is essential for appreciating and applying theater in the real world.
- Explains that brecht's style is ideal for conveying important social phenomena and advocating for the socio-political purpose of the performance.
- Describes how rent uses musical theatre to reflect the tensions of labor divisions, segregation, political differences, and social issues in new york city.
- Explains that theater is more than a performance, but an art form with nuance and depth. brechtian and musical theatre styles are efficient and ideal methods for raising awareness about social phenomena and issues.
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- Argues that the creative arts need to adapt to the shift by communicating on various platforms and combining modes of expression.
- Explains the aim of this phd research paper is to explore the role of the performer within existing stage, film and television media in relation to emerging digital and virtual platforms.
- Describes the various theories on the "actor-spectator configuration" and the main conventional theoretical approaches about the role of the actor within theatre practice. tucker's analyse of acting styles will explore their diversity in relation to the required medium of expression.
- Explains that they will provide a close reading of major contemporary artists that embody the interdisciplinary practices of merging different mediums such as william kentridge to establish the practical embodiment of the shift in performing styles and directing approaches.
- Explains the auteur and star phenomenon originating from the cinematic critical theory. the auteur theory suggests that the elements generated by the creative team exist only as ‘potential’ until mobilised and made coherent within a meaning structure.
- Analyzes strasberg's 'method' of performing, which is set around the "phenomenon of the star personifier as the actor impersonator".
- Proposes incorporating theoretical research with practice-based research by staging their own production "lauxes" that would combine the different means of expression and narration (theatre, film, multimedia, television and virtual theatre) to discern the synchronicity of their diversity.
- Explains that they would like to collaborate with dr. claus j. s. knudsen from lillehammer university college, as his empirical work in experimental distributed performance spaces and digital networking production systems is closely related to their research area.
- Explains that the experimental element of the practical component will be to script the different parts of production within the requirements of each media. the media specific segments will require a particular performers’ approach, which will enhance the interdisciplinary approach.
- Concludes that they would like to express their creative passion on the subject as it presents a multilayered approach on established creative platforms.
- Cites auslander, p. 2003, "the sergical self: body aleration and identity". in: performance studies (ed) by striff.
- Cites knudsen, puijk, and mcclean for their paper on television in digital environments and the project shared virtual reality.
- Explains the semiotics of technological pleasure in film in critical studies in media communication, volume 26, issue 1, pages 19 to 35.
- Explains that tucker, p. 2003. secrets of screen actin. routledge: new york and londonwillett, john. 1967. the theatre of bertolt brecht.
- Explains empac, the experimental media and performing arts center at rensselaer polytechnic institute, unsw icinema centre for interactive cinema research and zkm | institute for visual media.
1461 wordsRead More - Yank’s Absurd Inheritance in The Hairy Apeanalytical essayWillett, John, trans. and ed. Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic. New York: Hill and Wang, 1986.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how eugene o'neill's expressionistic imagery, which emphasizes confinement and impotence, exposes "yank’s rhetoric" to be what marden j. clark describes as "a frighteningly blind hubris."
- Analyzes how o'neill intends yank as a modern-day everyman. he distances his audience from what he considers the duty of the modern dramatist.
- Analyzes how o'neill allegorizes yank's quest to belong through his quest for identity in a world of crumbling ideologies.
- Analyzes how eugene o'neill's expressionistic imagery, which emphasizes confinement and impotence, exposes "yank’s rhetoric" to be what marden j. clark describes as "a frighteningly blind hubris."
- Analyzes how o'neill intends yank as a modern-day everyman. he distances his audience from what he considers the duty of the modern dramatist.
- Analyzes how o'neill allegorizes yank's quest to belong through his quest for identity in a world of crumbling ideologies.
- Analyzes how yank's encounter with mildred denotes his estrangement from the ideology to which he subscribes.
- Analyzes how yank's throwing of the shovel instigates and embodies a strategy of rebellion that is recapitulated in slight variations throughout the play.
- Analyzes how yank's ideology of revolt is as fragile and absurd as the other ideologies he rejects early in the play.
- Analyzes how yank's revolt fails as an ideology because he misapprehends the nature of his dilemma.
- Analyzes how yank's quest is futile from the beginning. he seeks out his destruction in the gorilla, an externalization of his most deterministic self.
- Describes egri, peter, and james j. martine's critical essays on eugene o'neill, the hairy ape.
- Analyzes how o'neill situates yank's quest for identity, for selfhood, as flawed from the beginning.
- Explains brustein's the theatre of revolt: studies in modern drama from ibsen to genet. chothia, jean, eugene o'neill and the emergence of american drama.
- Analyzes floyd, virginia, and halfmann, ulrich, on a recurrent motif in the drama of eugene o’neill.
- Describes o'neill's plays, including the masculine primitive and the hairy ape.
3197 wordsRead More - Theatre In Changing Societyopinion essayTheatre will always survive in our changing society. It provides us with a mirror of the society within which we live, and where conflicts we experience are acted out on stage before us. It provides us with characters with which we identify with. The audience observes the emotions and actions as they happen and share the experience with the characters in real time.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that theatre will always survive in our changing society. it provides us with a mirror of the society within which we live and where conflicts are acted out on stage.
- Explains that the survival of theatre lies in the very nature of humankind: its inner voyeuristic drive. the desire to watch other people dealing with their conflicts and fates challenges reinforces values and the morality of society.
- Opines that theatre plays an important role in humankind's culture. it expresses itself, reflects society, and displays individuality.
- Opines that theatre will always survive in our changing society. it provides us with a mirror of the society within which we live and where conflicts are acted out on stage.
- Explains that the survival of theatre lies in the very nature of humankind: its inner voyeuristic drive. the desire to watch other people dealing with their conflicts and fates challenges reinforces values and the morality of society.
- Opines that theatre plays an important role in humankind's culture. it expresses itself, reflects society, and displays individuality.
- Opines that technology will never replace theatre as it has something that cannot be recreated or offered anywhere else. the magic atmosphere between an actor and spectator is fundamentally more human and intimate.
- Opines that theatre will survive because of its greatness, it is not just a performance. it draws its reason for existence from its strength and diversion, human contact, passion, energy and excitement.
373 wordsRead More - Motherhood and Revolutionary Ideas About Theatre in Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circleanalytical essayAs a playwright, Brecht is famous for his revolutionary ideas about theatre. Throughout his earlier plays, he experimented with dada and expressionism. However, as his work progressed he developed his own theatrical style and techniques. He schooled actors to alienate themselves from their roles. He created epic theatre in which narrative, montage, self-contained scenes and rational argument were used to create a shock of realisation in the spectator. In order to give the audience a more objective perspective on the action, Brecht promoted a style of acting and staging that created a distancing effect.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how bertolt brecht's play the caucasian chalk circle is a social and political commentary, focusing on justice and motherhood.
- Describes brecht as a german poet, playwright, and theatrical reformer who was born in augsburg, germany in 1898.
- Analyzes how brecht explores social alternatives as the audience is presented with various types of mothers. grusha represents all that a ‘good’ mother should be.
- Analyzes how bertolt brecht's play the caucasian chalk circle is a social and political commentary, focusing on justice and motherhood.
- Describes brecht as a german poet, playwright, and theatrical reformer who was born in augsburg, germany in 1898.
- Analyzes how brecht explores social alternatives as the audience is presented with various types of mothers. grusha represents all that a ‘good’ mother should be.
- Analyzes how the play is anti-capitalist in its message, promoting a communist ‘value system’. brecht explores the concept of motherhood based on humanity and social relationships.
- Analyzes how brecht's concept of epic theatre and alienating techniques impact on the way grusha is portrayed and viewed by the audience.
- Analyzes how brecht fails to sustain distance and objectivity in his audience in relation to motherhood, allowing the play to become a social, political and cultural commentary, devoid of irrational emotions.
- Explains john fuegi's book, sex politics and the making of modern drama, grove press, 1994.
- Analyzes how brecht's play the caucasian chalk circle is an example of brechtian theatre, using many of his theatrical techniques and devices.
- Analyzes how brecht's depiction of grusha contrasts with other representations of mothers in the text.
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