Chevron Family Theatre Festival Analysis

The set used for Vernon God Little was highly symbolic and simplistic; when we walked into the theatre we could visually see that there were flowers, cards and memorable items attached on the audiences seats above our heads, which already created a sombre atmosphere around the theatre.

I’ve adored theatre for as long as I can remember. From writing plays throughout elementary school, to being involved in Drama Club in middle school, to performing in community theatre in high school, and to visiting the theatre as often as I could from the very beginning, theatre has always been a part of my life. Every aspect of it engages me: the directors working to bring their vision of the show’s scenes, choreography, or music to life, the actors transforming into different characters through their expression of dialogue, song, or dance, the costumers and set-builders transporting the audience into the setting and time period with their artistry, the backstage tech and crew working quickly and precisely to keep the show flowing to curtain call, and the orchestra bringing the show to life through music. There is nothing like the experience of live theatre, both as a member of the audience and as a member of the cast and crew.

Along with educating children, King hopes the festival will bring light to how exceptional Dallas is. From the arts district to its beaming skyline, Dallas sustains its promising and sophisticated culture.

As El Paso has an eclectic culture, it has a variety of entertainment opportunities, including museums, musical events and theater productions. One of the most popular theaters for families is The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centers, which includes two theaters, along with a performance hall and meeting spaces for the

Another part of the park that has a great cultural benefit is the Summer Stage. Here the park hosts plays, acting camps and more. In this beautiful outdoor theater, guests can come a relax and enjoy a bit of popular culture while still enjoying the great outdoors.

For our critiquing assignment in our Introduction to Stagecraft 1, I ventured to downtown Toronto, to a small indie theatre called, The Unit 102 Theatre. There I saw the production of MISS; written by Dora Award-nominated playwright Michael Ross Albert who wrote such works as Tough Jews, The Spadina Avenue Gang with the Storefront Theatre. The set takes place in the aftermath of a shocking accident in a boarding school classroom, the story explores the tenuous connection between a high school teacher, her fiance, and a troubled student whose lives have been irrevocably changed by tragedy caused by a miscarriage, an affair, and the fear of the consequences that are not yet revealed, and finally, murder. This is a one act showdown between three

The Hawkeye Community Theatre prepares to offer a variety of shows this summer. They will start off with the British comedy play, “Tom, Dick, and Harry” in June.

Seeing is believing at this engaging performance of death-defying and awe-inspiring magic. Alex Ramon will not only astound you with mind-bending illusions, he’ll make you a part of his act as well! Alex has entertained audiences all over the world and now brings his spellbinding spectacle to Walnut Creek. Featuring levitation using sound waves, a daring underwater escape and a reinvention of the famous “sawn in half” trick, this is a family-friendly show that you won’t want to

Shows are scheduled for the last weekend of each month and feature a plethora of local talent. The doors open at six pm and open mic begins at seven. There is no entrence fee, but donations are encouraged. Phtographs of the slams are credited to Frey Lemonholm.

In 1933, the Great Depression was at its peak. As people were struggling to find work and survive in a crumbling economy, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created a program called The New Deal to help alleviate some of the United States’ problems; such as helping the poor and unemployed, repairing the economy, and fixing the country’s financial issues. With it, another project was formed which would radically change the world of theatre. The Federal Theatre Project, sponsored by the Works Progress Administration, funded theatre projects, employed actors, and created meaningful art (Simkin).While The Federal Theatre Project was an important tool to keep theatre alive and people employed during The Great Depression, it also had much greater after-effects; altering the role and effect of theatre in the years to come.

The festival which already receives funding from major companies, can seek out new music focused company sponsorship's that will provide aid for the costs of the concerts. The last opportunity for the festival includes the role it can provide in educating the local youth about local cultural music, theater, and arts. Many may grow up to have a strong appreciation towards their own communities’ festival.

Realism provides only amoral observation, while absurdism rejects even the possibility of debate. (Frances Babbage, Augusto Boal). The cynicism of this remark reflects the aberrant attitude towards absurdism, yet there is truth to it. Theatre of the absurd is an esoteric avant-garde style of theatre based on the principles of existentialism that looks at the world without any assumption of purpose. Existentialism and Theatre of the Absurd became identified with a cultural movement that flourished in Europe in the 1940s and 1950s, after the Second World War. The idea that man starts with nothing and ends with nothing is a common theme amongst most absurd plays. Despite this strange philosophy, Theatre of the

Shake and Stir Theatre Company is a compelling theatrical voice which aspires to render Shakespeare’s plays to appease modern audiences. However, William Shakespeare penned his last play 400 years ago; despite this, his plays and sonnets are as alive today as they were in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Shakespeare’s plays still appeal to modern society because of the universality of the dramatic themes- desire, domestic relationships, the complications of love and power struggles in relationships - humans still experience these emotions and challenges which gives Shakespeare a foothold in modern times (Bruster, 2014). Shake and Stir sequenced together an array of modified scenes from Shakespeare’s most iconic plays, to implore the dramatic meaning that Shakespearean text can be rendered to engross modern audiences while maintaining its integrity and Elizabethan charm. “Great Shakes” is staged in a graveyard, where three year ten students, Betty, Brock and Ben are incarcerated. However, after appearances from several supernaturals, they are returned to their everyday lives, but not before they are faced with the task to manipulate Shakespeare’s tragedies, comedies and histories to engage contemporary audiences. It is evident that Shake and Stir’s production, “Great Shakes” effectively conveyed the dramatic meaning of Shakespeare’s relevance in contemporary society. This was made explicit through the re-contextualization of the historical context and utilisation of conventions

For my experience at the Logic concert, I initially felt bias because I spent 300 dollars on these tickets when it was supposed to be in Lawrence, but it got moved to Uptown Theatre, and I could have bought them all for 90 dollars. After the concert, I would have paid even more for these tickets. It was my first Logic concert, but it won’t be my last, this concert set the bar high, and did not disappoint. Standing in line for an hour, blocks away from the venue, in 20 degree weather with hundreds of other people for all the same reason, to see Young Sinatra, Logic, and The Incredible True Story. His tour for his sophomore album, which tells the a story of two astronauts 100 yrs in the future, Kai and Thomas and their journey for the planet Paradise. The album isn't just his music, it’s a

—frequency and location of exhibitions and the numbers who attend them; Popularity vs. income. In order to survive in our media based society, new elites today are those who reap the