Stagecraft Essays

On March 28th, I had the pleasure of attending the Broadway show called “The Play That Goes Wrong,” located at the Lycuem Theatre on 149 West 45th Street. On this particular Tuesday evening, I just had a vibe that something wrong was going to happen in this play – shockingly. I did believe this play will truly be memorable judging by the fun quirk of the show’s name. After watching the performance for about two hours, I can conclude that this play went beyond my expectation as its set disasters and

One of director Steven Spielberg’s greatest films, Raiders of the Lost Ark is the quintessential Indiana Jones film. This movie opens in a jungle where protagonist Dr. Indiana “Indy” Jones is revealed as he seeks an ancient relic in a booby-trapped cave. It is this jungle scene at the film’s opening which is perhaps the best example of the director’s ability to hook the viewer for the remainder of the film. During the aforementioned scene, the Nazi forces reveal themselves as the antagonists of the

Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a play based on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, who are rivals who use sex as a weapon. The two set their sights on a married woman and a very young girl who is already in love with her music teacher. The main story follows the character’s attempts to gain other character’s trust for their own ulterior motives, which sickeningly seem to go according to plan for the most part. Les Liaisons Dangereuses is currently running on Broadway after an initial

performance styles that they worked on, which is the Epic theatre and Physical theatre. Later on, this form was then spread from Europe to America, and impacted famous playwrights from Sean O’Casey to Eugene O’Neill, which they produced “The New Stagecraft” based on it. Expressionism in theatre contains a lot of various acting styles, symbolic performances “Not one Expressionism but a number of loosely

‘the 39 steps’. Along his journey, Richard is met by many people who are all played by ‘the clowns’ (Leon Cain and Brian Proberts), two characters who play multiple roles, making the play a comedy. The production interweaves repetition, creative stagecraft and exceptional

They look for a wizard to help Dorothy get back home to Kansas, the lion courage, a heart for the tin man, and a brain for the scarecrow. The show was in the Burtness Theatre, a Proscenium theatre. The stagecraft of the play was like most plays I’ve attended. The play had several components of stagecraft, such as props, sound, lighting, and costumes. At the beginning, the set resembled a family farm with a small house, fences, and a small chicken coup. During the tornado, various members of the cast

to emphasize the corruptibility of both humanity and justice. German Expressionism often stressed important ‘lessons’ and, in his play, Dürrenmatt uses expressionist techniques in his stagecraft, writing style and the distorted reality of the setting to emphasize this lesson. Dürrenmatt’s description of the stagecraft within his play reflect principal methods used in German Expressionism. In German Expressionism, the scenery is left ambiguous as to not define a specific location. Durrenmatt’s describes

For instance, my group mates suggested that I speak more clearly during the monologues instead of focusing on Jason uneasiness. As stagecraft is a collaborative process, we also discussed props and costumes, brainstorming ideas for costumes and props. One of the central themes in this production is how no one is truly at fault for an accident. Both Becca and Jason feel that they are

Stanley. Desire is displayed through Blanche’s interaction with the young-newspaper boy and Stanley’s aggressiveness toward Blanche. However, the 1951 film directed by Elia Kazan is more effective in conveying desire through minor changes to the stagecraft, or the way a play is written and dramatics, a way in which a character acts. In the film A Streetcar Named Desire, the differences in the assault scene and Blanche’s interaction with the young newspaper boy emphasizes the theme that desire is a

Flying in the Theatre A system of ropes, pulleys and counterweights is used in a theatre in order to lift scenery, flats and sometimes people among other theatre hardware. This system is commonly known as a fly system or a rigging system. Flying people can be a dangerous act and must be carried out by a competent person with adequate training and experience. A fly system consists of battens, lines (made of both hemp and wire), blocks, a cradle and counterweights. When flying people a harness is also

- Vocal expression, the way the performer uses their voice to convey a character. Jo-Anne Bachorowski in Vocal Expression and Perception of Emotion states that “The expression of emotions in speech sounds and corresponding abilities to perceive such emotions are both fundamental aspects of human communication.” (1999) therefore, this element is an important aspect of the creation of the connection between the performer and the audience. - Inflection, Change in pitch or loudness of the voice. As

How did Stanislavski contribute to the development of realism in the theatre? Konstantin Stanislavski was a russian actor and director and is famous for creating the naturalistic performing technique ‘Stanislavski Method’. He challenged the traditional theatrical principles of that time and has established himself as the most renowned director/actor. Konstantin Sergeyevich Alekseyev, was born to in January 1863 to one of the most wealthy families of Russia with a great history in theatre. His grandmother

get on with making Romeo and Juliet the main characters. If Benvolio was still there he would still be peace-making with everybody when the play needed some traedy whilst leading up to the death of Romeo andJuliet. This is an excellent example of stagecraft and shows Shakespeare the dramatist at work. In conclusion, having considered all the evidence, I think that no-one is to blame for the death of Tybalt and Mercutio because there are many What ifs But they are not what happened. Mercutio and Tybalt

viewpoints, Kennedy resisted any monolithic definition of blackness propounded by the hegemonic culture, while foregrounding the deconstruction of subjectivity. Herbert Blau, in an article comparing Kennedy and Sam Shepard, describes Kennedy 's stagecraft "black magic" (535), a label which can be extended to her work in general, since her writing engages the audience in a nightmarish

Friedrich Nietzsche’s rejection of prior conservative accounts—preservations and adaptations of the Christian meaning of life— for the meaning of life marked the beginning of radicalism in searching for philosophical meaning. A need to find universal meaning, Nietzsche claims, is for the weak. Instead, the German philosopher calls for man to reject these universal worldviews and to embrace one’s own meaning in life. To craft a personal meaning of life - rather than blindly accepting the tenants of

Acting as a career involves more than just performing in movies. Working actors perform in live theater productions, at theme parks, in commercials and on television shows. As actors start their careers, many work multiple jobs, such as working as extras in films or TV, to support themselves financially. While many actors live in large metropolitan areas, such as Los Angeles or New York, production companies all over the U.S. hire actors on a regular basis. Travel is often necessary, and competition

It’s Christmas season. Yes. And I am not a Scrooge or a humbug. I DO give to charity. I do not wish to boil anyone in a Christmas pudding, nor stab anyone in the heart with a sprig of holly. And I am kind to my nephew. MIRACLE--RIVERBANKThat preamble brings me to the Riverbank Theatre’s current production of Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical. This play, based on the well-worn 1947 Christmas movie starring then-child actress Natalie Wood, screen beauty Maureen O’Hara as her mother and the wonderful

Top shows for kids in London Children are like potter’s clay they can be taken and moulded in various shapes and there is an immense possibility of learning. It is in these initial years of their lives they start developing feelings for their likings. Either the child draws an inspiration in studies, art, sports or may be something the child is year on year exposed to, the only challenge one faces is exposing the child to right kind of medium. In case you have been a theatrical person all you need

Barring the novel’s title, the word “phantom” is never again used in reference to Erik in Gaston LeRoux’s The Phantom of the Opera; in other words, the choice of the word phantom appears to be an entirely deliberate ploy to convey a reality of Erik’s nature. To examine LeRoux’s motivations in selecting such a word in his title, one must examine the etymology of the word in its original French form, fantôme. In spite of its contemporary meaning of “a ghost or apparition,” the word is derived from

'Romeo and Juliet' is a tragic, cautionary, yet romantic play by William Shakespeare. Juliet is a memorable character because of the dramatic character change she experiences, her tragic flaw and the pathos of her demise. Juliet's flaw is falling in love too fast, being too passionate and impulsive with her emotions. Shakespeare presents Juliet as an innocent child in Act 1, but as the play develops, she becomes increasingly isolated and desperate. The playwright makes Juliet memorable through his