The Portrayal Of The Talented Actors And Actresses Of Theatreworks Present A Haunting And Captivating Production

It was in middle school where I lost my identity; it was crushed and altered by strangers full of judgments and opinions. I was a stain on a white shirt, my flaws easily visible. Transitioning from middle school terrified me. The thought of new strangers teasing filled me with fear. Theater arts, in a span of four years, transformed me into the confident woman I am now. The discovery of art was like entering a world specifically created for me. Confidence and self-actualization embody me like a suit of armor giving me powers that made all the negativity disappear.

Some of my favorite points that stuck with me throughout reading the first six chapters of The Actor and the Target are that fear makes us unable to act (p.31), that bad news is great news for the actor (p. 44) and that the target is waiting to be found (p.46).

Theatre and Musical Theatre has been a form of entertainment since before North America was “discovered”. Broadway shows have been dated back to the early 1920’s and 1930’s. By 2016, over 25,000 tickets are sold to Broadway shows in a week. Thousands of people enjoy the shows that are featured on Broadway but have no idea the work and process that brought it to life. The process of getting a show on to Broadway can be broken down into three phases: pre-production, staging, and performance/promotion.

"Gin and guns—either one is bad enough, but together they get you in a dickens of a mess, don 't they."—Accused murderer Belva Gaertner, 1924 (National Geographic, N.D)

As for the first theatre, I chose Book-It Respertory Theatre. Its location is at The Center Theatre in Seattle, Washington, and the address is 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109. They have just finished with the show “Emma”, which came from the book that Jane Austen wrote. During May, they will start with a new show called “The Brothers K”, and it is written by David James Duncan. Although I have never read this book before, the review said it’s one of the great American novel one hasn’t read. As for the current artistic director, Myra Platt, she will be leading and directing the show for “The Brothers K”. The theatre started in 1990, and it has been able to continue operating for twenty six years with the hard works of its members’.

In this critique I will be analyzing the different aspects that go into producing a play such as, lighting, set, costumes, space, props, actors, etc., and how each served its own significance in the production of “Our Town”. Specifically, I want to focus your attention to the theme, set, costumes, and lighting of the play. Additionally, I further elaborate on the play, by including a brief summation of my opinion on the play and the effects that it had on me, at the conclusion.

According to Boal if you desire your play to be great, then theater should be about becoming. If on the other hand, your wish is to be a terrible play writer, then yes you should make theater about being. When the flaw or error of the character is presented right from the beginning, the audience does not feel much of an effect. There is virtually no conflict and no story. When a play portrays the current state of a person all throughout, the audience is being told what to do, similarly to being instructed directly, and as a result, the spectator disregards the information after the show is over. However, when theater is about becoming, they audience member is figuratively taken through a ride. As the character changes from a state of happiness

Our Town is a quite meta play that makes one question everything they thought they knew about theatre from the importance of a set to the self- awarness of characters. While being narrated and lead by the “Stage Manager” it follows George Gibbs, Emily Webb, and their respective families as they expereince a typical life through the three acts: Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and Death and Eternity. The play takes place from 1901- 1913 and questions the essence of life, theatre, and life through theatre ultimtely ending with Emily Webb herslef finding out these answers through the regret she experiences after death.

The study, in which we looked upon through our time working within Applied Theatre, is how our role as a facilitator changes, depending on the age, ability and social background of the participants, in an educational environment. I will discuss further how the various aspects of social and political culture vary the way that I have conducted a workshop, and also what I would have to do if I continued my study further.

Dramatic Truth Ballet Theatre is a ballet company and ballet school that is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Dramatic Truth School of the Arts was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1986. It is a Christ-centered professional performing arts school. Dramatic Truth School of the Arts develops in each of its dancers the unique fusion of excellent classical and modern technique with a heart of worship.

Graphic- My graphic is meant to be reminiscent of CNU’s sail symbol without simply copying it with the letters “TheaterCNU” beside it. They represent sails in motion, more curved than the edgy and sharp CNU sails. Theater is fluid and constantly moving, and that should be represented within the graphic. These sails are also facing the opposite direction of CNU’s sails, showing that theater is moving in a creative new direction that is complimentary to CNU’s core beliefs. TheaterCNU is meant to be expressive of these values in ways that are particular to this art form, and that should be seen in any symbol of the department. Looking at the mission statement, this brings in “artistically stimulating,” “expression,” and “appreciation of the art of theater as central to the liberal arts.” The three sails also represent “theater’s role in the past & present, & its future purpose in the world.” While it retains its professionalism, this graphic has a new dimension that the old graphic could not represent. The selling point is

The Mayor of Los Angeles has challenged students to create a model of a city or public place comparable to a cell. He believes that basing the designs on a cell will help this place run smoother because cells have worked so well in humans and other living organisms. Cells are made up of organelles which each has a particular function in helping the cell thrive. Cities, schools and other public places also have parts that have individual functions, although these parts only resemble a cell when you dig deeper. My partner and I decided to create a model of a theatre called “The Thriving Theatre” using this theory.

I am an ideal candidate to study theatre because of my passion for it. This passion drives me to volunteer as much time as possible to the arts ensuring I can learn as much as possible. I love the impact a piece of theatre has on the audience and when working in theatre you have the opportunity to experience first-hand the emotion you evoke in people. I want the opportunity to create something real in people, whether it is through character or a piece I have created myself. Although I have a particular interest in acting and directing, I also want to learn everything I possibly can about all aspects of the theatre.

On April 13th, 2017, I went to o see a play called “Childs Play” by Kevin D Ferguson. This play was produced by the “Rising Sun Performance Company”. This play was considered independent theater This play was based on a family therapist, named Vera, that was introduced to the Cindy. Cindy was 10-years-old ajd suffered from selective mutism. Cindy’s parents, Peter and Julia, are skeptical and are trying to figure out Cindy’s reason for silent. Throughout this production, Vera got Cindy to draw out her feelings and to play during free tie. During these free time periods, Cindy would on play with dolls. She would often act out her fears and passions with the dolls. However, Cindy was terrified of the dragon doll, it made her sad. Towards the end of the play, Vera the therapist was able to get Cindy o talk and to discuss her reason for silence. Finally, Cindy confessed that her grandfather molested her.

The theatrical plays of “Angels in America” and “August: Osage County” both of the playwrights create a heart wrenching, tear jerking, and amazing work. Each character is developed to have its own sets of values, beliefs, and attitudes towards life and so there are no two characters alike. With each character having its own identity, it brings a sense of excitement and unpredictability in the plays. Tracy Letts the writer for “August: Osage County” establishes a sense of reality in his play by developing characters that everyone can relate too. His play is about family, the use of drugs, cancer, and suicide, subjects that people go through during their lifetime. Tony Kushner the playwright of “Angels in America” provides the same feeling