Essays on Theatre Page 4

Chapters 15, 16, 17, The Beginning of B’Way, and American Playwrights The very beginning, children playing games and the caves with paintings of animals they hunted Community – life of group more important than the individual Teenage gangs, religious organizations, congregations, military, some teams Collective – individual most important, uses group to further individual’s goals…

The complexity and beauty of classical ballet stem from its long history of development and evolution. However, some argue that the art form has veered too far from its classical roots. Nowadays, dance companies tend to favor contemporary pieces over classical ones, reflecting a growing trend of moving away from classical ballet. This shift may…

In my childhood, an old blueprint with a lingering ammonia smell was a doodling sheet for me. I have always been familiar with the world of architecture as my father is an architect. Although I have wandered quite a lot, I have till now developed my architectural philosophy and talent in my own way by…

“La Traviata” by VerdiPart I“La Traviata” is a three-act opera by Verdi which tells a story of life and love of Violetta – a fallen woman. The opera is based on the novel of Alexander Duma “La Dame aux Comelias”. “La Traviata” was written in 1853 and was performed for the first time in Venice…

In this writing piece I shall share a personal Journal of my acquaintanceship with a world of stage drama that was Just there in the alleys of midtown Manhattan along with other passing commercial business enterprises. This is the side of arts and literature that remained producing and presenting theater shows to the urban public….

Noh, the world’s oldest remaining theater art, is renowned for its elegant and precise movements, its utilization of exquisitely designed masks, and its distinctive style of dialogue that evokes a bygone era. Noh drama explores timeless human vulnerabilities, particularly the fleeting essence of love, and captivates the audience with its intense emotional impact. Additionally, Noh…

Streetcar Named Desire: My teacher assigned us scenarios to work on. I partnered with Faye, a woman from the local area who hadn’t ventured outside her borough, while I, on the other hand, was an adventurous woman who had explored various parts of the world. Initially, it seemed like a straightforward task, but then our…

Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Ochres premiered in 1995, with co-choreographers Stephen Page and Bernadette Walong, composer David Page, cultural consultant Djakapurra Munyarryun, lighting designer Joseph Mercurio and set designer Peter England. The production is a celebration of indigenous culture through dance. Stephen Page’s passion for dance stems from his desire to connect with traditional teachers and…

Dead Man’s Cell Phone On the 14th of April I saw Dead man’s cell phone at the Gordon Wilson theatre. The play whose playwright is Sarah Ruhl was directed by Dr. David Young. The protagonists of the play are Gordon played by Tyler Brown, Jean played by Kaitlyn Fouts, Mrs. Gottlieb played by Becca Trimbur,…

Christopher Wren, the boy of the Dean of Windsor, and nephew of Dr. Mathew Wren, the Bishop of Norwich, was born in 1632. As his male parent was the male monarch ’ s chaplain, Christopher spent his early life in Windsor Castle. As a kid he played with the male monarch ’ s boy who…