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Semiotics In The Classroom

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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 …show more content…

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

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