Theatre

Introduction to Theatre for Intervention CA1 Journal Entry 1: C: What have others helped you to know about doing forum theatre? First lesson. During our first lesson, we partook in a game which 5 people have to stand in a role. The last person is called the driver and the other four are being driven. Ten minutes were given to discuss on how to effectively maneuver in the space without colliding with other “buses” and different team have different strategy. What I took away from the game. After

This was the first time I have ever seen Cats though I have heard almost all the music and that was actually through rather unconventional means. Watching such a musical, the dance movements were a large portion of the play but the other elements that I enjoyed watching were the make-up and the costumes. The aforementioned elements were interesting because of my history with theater and being a part of the backstage crew. And I can only imagine how difficult performing would be wearing those noses

On Friday September 22nd, I traveled downtown to King Street to attend the evening show of North by Northwest, directed by Simon Phillips, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. As I approached the theatre, it stood out amongst the busyness of Toronto streets due to a large, vibrant red poster that immediately caught the eye allowing for no mistake to be made about where the show was located. The roof above twinkled with hundreds of light bulbs, making any audience member feel the sense of glamour as they

when I first stepped into my high school’s theatre for my first day of drama class, and it changed my life. I felt at home and I would even call it the point of my salvation. From discovering the theatre and joining the world of the performing arts, I have grown so much as a person and have found a sense of self and purpose that I didn’t have before. I could not have imagined that I would, or even could, have the immense passion for acting and theatre that I have today, and it is beyond me how

Theatre did not have much influence on my life yet attending a Broadway musical theatre was one of the top things on my bucket list. Prior to taking this class, the only interaction I had with theatre was back in high school when I joined an Improv club. I was shy and afraid of getting humiliated because I didn't know anything about theatre and I felt like all the people around me are judgmental and unkind. However, they turned out to be more welcoming than my peers in algebra class. Initially, we

Going into the 20th century, many theatre productions were very melodramatic. They had over-exaggerated motions and actions, and were aimed towards an upper class audience. However, once realism was introduced, spurred by the influence of photography, the audience of plays shifted from the upper class to the middle class. And it was at this point that plays like Trifles, Waiting for Lefty, and Mulatto began ushering in the type of theatre we know today, where the setting often reflects the society

For most of my life I have enjoyed being on stage and performing live theatre for the enjoyment of others. But recently, I have been debating whether or not this activity can be more than just fun. Could I really be an actress and get money for it? Am I good enough to make it big? I was in what I liked to call a “theatre slump”. But, one man believed in me and helped me to believe in my dreams again. He helped me get out of this “slump”. I auditioned for two shows in the time span of 2 months

or interactive theatre rely on people from the audience, sometimes for their creative input or for them to join actors onstage. However, in traditional theatre, performances can change in small or large ways dependent on audience reactions; humor can be tweaked or minor costume changes if certain aspects “just aren’t working.” If the audience didn’t exist, there would not be a way to put on a show. Financially, doors would not stay open. If the audience didn’t exist, would theatre companies and actors

While attending the theatre, it is often easy to detach oneself from reality, and allow a “suspension of disbelief” while enjoying the entertainment. In many cases, it is almost impossible to enjoy theatrical productions if this “suspension of disbelief” does not occur. One may find themselves struggling to believe the storyline when they are constantly questioning the likelihood of things in the production actually occurring. Due to this reason, “suspension of disbelief” becomes an essential

For past decades, the theater has been an integral part of this world; it has developed many forms that many people can enjoy from. Theatre has evolved from many cultural backgrounds and each one has its own style of performing theater to their audience. Each time period in history had its own type of theatre across all continents. There are many elements involved in theater, such as costumes, props, set, and lighting. The lighting plays a huge role in theater. Without lighting, there is no way the