theatre vs film

Theatre vs. film, and the different qualities each form has, is what makes the arts industry so revolutionary. While both theatre and film share a common purpose, however, these changing art forms are unique in the ways in which they speak to the audience. Certain art forms interact directly with the audience, giving them a sense of inclusion into the production, which make the relationship more intimate. Other art forms are simply presented for the audience to observe individually and are on no specific time clock. Comparison between different art forms is difficult because of the overwhelming number of differences between each one. “Comparison has, however, proved a rather difficult undertaking, and anyone who ventures into his domain will find it slippery, uncomfortable ground, mined with explosive paradoxes” (McAuley). Even though comparing/ contrasting these can be difficult, scrutinizing different art forms can look deeper into what makes each one unique. Two of the largest art forms in the entertainment industry are live theatre and film, which both employ technical components for the collective purpose of telling a story, but they vary in the level of intimacy that they share with the audience.

The first element of connection between live theatre and film is the integration of technical components. There is a tremendous amount of technical work that goes into both art forms that people forget and do not understand. “This technical work includes, but is not limited to finances, public relations, marketing, design, and operations of electrical and mechanical equipment” (Malloy). In both theatre and film, a writer first writes a story. In film, this is called the screenplay and in live theatre it is simply referred to as t...

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...ar art from from their own historical, cultural and personal perspective” (McAuley). However, the mere fact that the artwork has probed the brain of the individual and caused him/her to reflect upon reality is an accomplishment. This is the true purpose of art and it remains the unifying factor between every type of artistic creation within the entertainment industry. Therefore, it is not a question of “to be live or not to be live;” it is a question of whether or not the work of art, regardless of the type, reaches the depth of a human’s soul and in turn, sparks the flame for future change.

All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players:

They have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts,

His acts being seven ages. (Shakespeare)

William Shakespeare speaks about how art is a universal language between everyone.