1. Reflecting back on this course, which theory is the most applicable to your theatre practice? Explain your choice, citing at least one theorist. Provide one or two concrete examples of how you can apply the theory to your practice as an actor, director, playwright or drama teacher.
The most applicable theory to my own theatre practice would be queer theory, which I have written on several times through this semester – most significantly and closely related being Winterson's Semiotics of sex. In particular, what really speaks to me is when Winterson says “In any discussion of art and the artist, heterosexuality is backgrounded and homosexuality is foregrounded. ” (Winterson, 104). I think this theory is most applicable to my work and Winterson's
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As well, semiotics can be closely related to this show as there are so many different symbols from the rose to the magic wand and so on. One thing I like to focus on when I am directing a show is character work and really developing a strong sense of who the characters are. And so it would be an interesting exercise to pick out all of the symbols within the show and determine their significance to the characters.
As well, I think this show is really interesting because it has several aspects that are usually closely related to pantomime. This makes the show work really well for younger audiences, however with the right choices it can work well for older audiences as well, as was seen this semester by the drama department. And so, it would be interesting to work with these elements and figure out where the line is and what translate well to which kind of audience.
Finally, from a technical standpoint the show poses a lot of challenges, such as the thought snatcher or the show within a show aspect, that would be a lot of fun to play around with and find the right way to
4) How did the work of established and recognised theatre practitioners, and/or the work of live theatre, influence the way in which your devised response developed?
The play was very well done and was not dull even though it was catered to a large audience. The musical numbers are very entertaining, and the spectacle, both visual and emotional, is well accomplished. I would recommend this to most children and adults, due to the Christmas themes and general lightheartedness of the play.
Using symbolism can take your story to a whole new level by showing us how each character feels in additional it can make a person or even an objects stand out a whole lot more. In Eudora Welty they used symbolism in many different ways that you can even notice them right away.
Symbols are important in each story to define the theme. Close observation of the symbols within each story proves to one their
Such symbols include hands to represent labour, cards to signify chance and taking a risk, and finally, rabbits to suggest ideas about achieving one’s hopes and dreams. Symbols are a key central device in delivering meaning, as they consistently repeated throughout the narrative and are typically associated with the novella’s many characters.
For example, throughout the entirety of Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses symbols to advance the plot of the novel. These symbols, whether they are characters, objects, or ideas, hold the power and ability to change the course of the story. The symbols can hold many different meanings and can conflict with one another, with this new issues arise which further develops the plot of the story. As said before, Mr. Golding uses symbols in his story Lord of the Flies to control the destiny of the boys.
11. Point out some moments in the play when the playwright conveys much to the audience without dialogue
Symbolism is very important in a novel because it can be based of an object, person or situation that have a deeper meaning in context. There are many clues in the 12 stories of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes that are symbols. In pg.50, Julia Stoner’s dying words are, “It was the band! The speckled band!” One would believe that there is some hidden meaning that could symbolize family or trust since they
Looking at theatre reviews and books such as Stephanie Jordan and Dave Allen’s Parallel lines: Media Representations of Dance and Ramsay Burt’s The Male Dancer: Bodies, Spectacle, Sexualities. I will find out more about the history of homosexuality in theatre and how DV8 defied the law
The dramaturge explores the inner and outer world of the play and how the use of Design can be appropriate to the plays context and accurately portray the playwright’s intention while still conforming to the conventions and practices of the period.
The above example illustrates not only how the theatrical performance affects the audience, but also how the audience influences its dynamics, development and the characters within it. The actors feel a certain level of acceptance from the viewer, who demands a certain way of depicting the character. Theatre is not just entertainment, itís something much more than that ñ itís education. Theatre should always represent things, rather than
What do symbols illustrate in novels? In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, symbols are illustrated through people, objects, and colors. In this novel, a group of children are faced with the difficulty of living isolated from society after their plane crashes on a deserted island. With no formal civilization, parents, or rules, the kids have the freedom to do as they choose. Throughout the novel, the boys find and use objects on the island that symbolize something of different importance. In Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses different objects to symbolize the difference between civilization and savagery.
Symbols are used to represent something else deeper than the actual meaning either in real life or in literature. In the story “The Scarlet Ibis”, Doodle who is mentally and physically disabled was not expected to live. Although, he did live, however, he could not do things other children could do such as walk or talk. Therefore, his older brother set out to teach him because he was embarrassed to have an abnormal brother. However, many years later Doodle is soon overworked until he can no longer go on, and he sadly dies. In “The Scarlet Ibis”, James Hurst uses the caul, the oriole nest, and the blood od Doodle as symbols to offer greater insight into abstract ideas that are difficult to understand on their own.
“Theatre makes us think about power and the way our society works and it does this with a clear purpose, to make a change.”
Symbols (1-3 and how they are used): the scarlet letter (it symbolizes the sin of adultery and Hester’s punishment. It is suppose to make Hester feel like the worse person, but Hester manage to make it work for her and some people even changed the meaning of the letter to “Able” at some point.), pearl(she represents the consequence of sin and Hester named Pearl through some biblical story) , the meteor(it is some supernatural warning maybe from God towards Dimmesdale about his sin)