Modern Us Drama Midterm Paper

Theatre is a collaboration of various forms of fine art which utilizes live performances presenting before the audience on a stage at a specific place within a scheduled time (Dugdale 10). The message is communicated through a combination of various channels like songs, speech gestures or dances. Stagecraft skills are combined with elements of art to make the performance more physical and near to real life experience. Theatre is categorized broadly into drama, musical theatre, comedy, tragedy and improvisation. Any form of these accepts integration of various production modes and collective reception to influence the artwork being presented. As a result of this cooperation of items in the theatre

Tindall, George Brown and Shi, David Emory. America: A Narrative History. Vol 2, 8th ed. WW Norton:New York, 2010.

For many generations American men have dominated both marital relationships and society in general. This domination has resulted in a dependence on men for economic stability and an illusory happiness believed by women. This falsified necessity for a male counterpart has resulted in the destruction of female independence and sexual oppression. Through close analysis of the behaviors and beliefs of the female protagonist in the play, A streetcar named desire by Tennessee Williams, it is evident that Blanche and Stella live in a patriarchal society in which they overly depend on men for happiness and success; as a result

Warm up your vocal cords because you’re going to want to sing along to this youth theatre company’s musical revue. The performance showcases a wide range of music – from energetic group numbers to stirring ballads that will have you weeping in your hanky. Whether you enjoy new smash hits like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen or classics like A Chorus Line and Hairspray, there’s something sure to please everyone.

Over the course of approximately one-hundred years there has been a discernible metamorphosis within the realm of African-American cinema. African-Americans have overcome the heavy weight of oppression in forms such as of politics, citizenship and most importantly equal human rights. One of the most evident forms that were withheld from African-Americans came in the structure of the performing arts; specifically film. The common population did not allow blacks to drink from the same water fountain let alone share the same television waves or stage. But over time the strength of the expectant black actors and actresses overwhelmed the majority force to stop blacks from appearing on film. For the longest time the performing arts were

African American Theatre has a very dynamic and rich entity which comes from ancient Egyptian practices, and the African background of Greek legends contributed by Shakespeare. While black theatre was in its early stages, plays echoed of the lives they were living. Black American artists were constructing and preforming plays for mixed audiences as early as 1821. The dance and rhythm black people inherited caught the eyes of European audiences. Black theatre involves all sorts of black tradition with ancient stories, mythology, dances, music, and rich practices. It also contributed to the formation of America’s musical comedy acts. Social restrictions that

Glengarry Glen Ross portrays a harsh view of American business that not only contradicts, but also befouls the values of the "American Dream." The idealistic importance of fairness, equality, and the idea that hard work brings success included in this "dream" of American society is clearly not reality in this play. The values of work ethic, and equal opportunity are betrayed, and there is a notable presence of racism, sexism, and an savage system of "dog-eat-dog" competition.

The History of Broadway Musicals What Is Broadway theater? Most would believe that it refers to the theaters that are located on Broadway street in New York. Surprisingly however, many Broadway theaters have moved to neighboring streets. In modern times, the definition of a Broadway theater actually refers to how many people the theater holds, as well as how much they pay the cast etc. So as a rule, a theater would be considered a Broadway if it seats at least 500 people.

The Coen Brothers’ film adaptation of True Grit is, at the simplest, an unusual breed of Western film. Of course, it has the traditional Western landscapes, the gun slinging, and the good vs. bad struggle. At the same time, however, it seems that True Grit turns some of these standard ideals around and directly challenges them. This is most notable when it comes to masculinity and femininity. While we still observe standard male and female stereotypes at some points, the film also makes an effort to disrupt these molds, often through central character Mattie Ross. The Coen Brothers’ True Grit both supports and conflicts with traditional western themes, especially when it comes to the gender roles and symbolism associated with Mattie.

The first difference I noticed after watching two scenes was the involvement of audience. “Broadway Play” is a recorded film of a live play in which audiences and actors both exist—actors must not only speak their lines to portray and reveal their emotions, but must also speak their lines in a way the audience can understand it. “Baz Luhrman,” on the other hand, is a film with a purpose to emphasize the theme of Romeo and Juliet with its viewers. There are no restrictions in which actors speak their lines, as long as the main message can be understood by the viewers.

David Mamet wrote the play “Glengarry Glen Ross” as a look into the world of sales. As with most of his work, capitalism and its effect on the actors is a major theme. Stories as they are written have characters that have different roles based on their personalities and behaviors. This assignment of roles is something that has spanned the history of literary works. Carl Jung, Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of analytical psychology explained these roles people assume and their meaning. The term he used to refer to these character descriptions is called archetypes. All of the characters in the play have problems. Most of these are based in personality flaws and a lack of moral character. When

In a country that started with men doing physical labor in factories and fields, gender stereotypes still exist today with people believing men should work and women should stay at home. Although this barrier is being broken by many women excelling in their profession, many women still do not receive the respect and honor they deserve. In David Mamet’s play Glengerry Glen Ross, the four salesmen regard that the business world is a “man’s place” and, therefore, must prove their masculinity by winning the company’s competition. The company’s bosses, Mitch and Murray, decide this month that the salesman that sells the most will win a Cadillac, the second best salesman will win a pair of steak knives, and the bottom two men will be fired. In an

In a country that started with men doing physical labor in factories and fields, gender stereotypes still exist today with people believing men should work and women should stay at home. Although many women are breaking this barrier in their given profession, a countless number of women still do not receive the respect and honor they deserve. In David Mamet’s play Glengerry Glen Ross, the four salesmen regard the business world as a “man’s place” and, therefore, believe they must prove their masculinity by winning the company’s competition. The company’s bosses, Mitch and Murray, decide this month that the salesman who sells the most will win a Cadillac, the second best salesman will win a pair of steak knives, and the bottom two men will be fired. In an attempt to win this competition, the men resort to manipulation and deceit due to the stress and high pressure placed on them. From this we see that these men, Aaranow, Moss, Roma, and Levene, are willing to gain success at the expense of someone else. Mamet’s lack of feminine characters and his use of dramatic, exaggerated language are used as tools to support the idea that these men believe the word “man” signifies more than just gender. Rather to them, this three letter word means having control over one’s own fate and fortune. They, therefore, believe to have a successful life, one must work hard even if it is unscrupulous and in this case illegal.

Architecture and style are two very broad categories when it comes to theater but over the years both have shaped theater into what it looks like today. There are many different types of theater but today Elizabethan theater will be discussed in a brief overview. In this paper, I will cover the history of Elizabethan theater and what it is, the architecture style of Elizabethan theater and the theatrical life and the establishment of permanent theaters. Let’s take a look at some of the history and just what exactly Elizabethan theater really is.

“In roughly built playhouses and cobblestone inn yards, an extraordinary development took place in England in the 1500s.” (Yancey, 8). At that time, an opportunity combined to produce literature achievement never before witnessed in the history of drama and theater. The renaissance, helped spark this movement by inspiring scientific and artistic creativity throughout the land. Models began writing dramas that portrayed life in both realistic and imaginative ways. This created work later captured the attention of the world that changed the English drama. The many aspects of Elizabethan theater helped to shape the acting and theater world forever.