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Overview of theatre
"Drama" (literally translated, Action, from a verbal root meaning "I do") is that branch of theatre in which speech, either from written text (plays), or improvised is paramount. "Musical theatre" is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance routines, and spoken dialogue. However, theatre is more than just what one sees on stage. Theatre involves an entire world behind the scenes that creates the costumes, sets and lighting to make the overall effect interesting. There is a particularly long tradition of political theatre, intended to educate audiences on contemporary issues and encourage social change. Various creeds, Catholicism for instance, have built upon the entertainment value of theatre and created (for example) passion plays, mystery plays and morality plays.
There is an enormous variety of philosophies, artistic processes, and theatrical approaches to creating plays and drama. Some are connected to political or spiritual ideologies, and some are based on purely "artistic" concerns. Some processes focus on a story, some on theatre as an event, some on theatre as a catalyst for social change. According to Aristotle's seminal theatrical critique Poetics, there are six elements necessary for theatre. They are Plot, Character, Idea, Language, Song, and Spectacle. The 17th-century Spanish writer Lope de Vega wrote that for theatre one needs "three boards, two actors, and one passion". Others notable for their contribution to theatrical philosophy are Konstantin Stanislavski, Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Orson Welles, Peter Brook, Jerzy Grotowski.
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#09memory Performinq At The Fox Theatre
LilNerd (ashanti ramsey) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:45:06 -0000
#09memory Performinq At The Fox Theatre
#09memories SAW JOHN MAYER LIVE at The Metro Theatre, Sydney with @NaomiK1989!!!!!!! :D Was close to the front and he looked at me a LOT! xD
lizontheside (Liz Lyon) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:44:40 -0000
#09memories SAW JOHN MAYER LIVE at The Metro Theatre, Sydney with @NaomiK1989!!!!!!! :D Was close to the front and he looked at me a LOT! xD
And while we're at it, how about rebalancing the film's sound for a living room rather than a movie theatre?
lancewalton (Lance Walton) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:43:16 -0000
And while we're at it, how about rebalancing the film's sound for a living room rather than a movie theatre?
Surprise trip to the Grinch for Mama & I! (@ Pantages Theatre) http://4sq.com/5BMuX0
mangopopstar (molly park) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:42:47 -0000
Surprise trip to the Grinch for Mama & I! (@ Pantages Theatre) http://4sq.com/5BMuX0
RT @iLuvJuni @blahitscindy We Still SHould Go See Avatar In 3D <----uSee what iMean... iHad to see it in a NORMAL theatre~ #ATLkidz
LaMont2Blunt (LaMont) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:42:46 -0000
RT @iLuvJuni @blahitscindy We Still SHould Go See Avatar In 3D <----uSee what iMean... iHad to see it in a NORMAL theatre~ #ATLkidz
im greatful for @shoshanabean for also being someone i look up too, and having such a powerful voice. also thankful for musical theatre.
survivorqueen (Addie Patterson) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:42:32 -0000
im greatful for @shoshanabean for also being someone i look up too, and having such a powerful voice. also thankful for musical theatre.
Chinese Theatre Circle Ltd - Preserving and promoting Chinese Opera, drama, dance, and music.
Choy Brothers Cantonese Opera - A troupe to promote Chinese Cantonese opera as performing arts in Singapore.
Dramaplus Arts - Founded by Roger Jenkins to provide Arts and Drama education to Singapore schools and communities.
I Theatre - I Theatre focuses on productions of an international standard for children, youth and family audiences for Singapore and the region.
In Source Theatre - Recognized for strong Asian elements fused with modern theatre principals.
Native's Art Society - Non-professional theatre group with profile and member's details.
Substation - The Substation is a meeting place: a node, where Art, artists and art-lovers mingle, muse and meditate.
The Theatreworks (Singapore) - An independent, non-profit Singaporean theatre company that develops professional theatre skills, Singapore artists, and Singapore arts through its various productions and programmes. Has organisation details, art news and photo archive.
TicketCharge - Offers facilities to reserve tickets online.
Very Special Arts Singapore (VSAS) - Site offers anything from art exhibitions to art therapy classes; a charity programme to provide an outlet of expression for people with disabilities.
Wild Rice - Contemporary theatre company founded by theatre practitioner Ivan Heng. Pricing and schedule information available.
Meta Description: [ Wild Rice is a Singapore based contemporary asian theatre company founded by internationally acclaimed award-winning theatre practitioner Ivan Heng. ]
World in Theatre - Official website of a local theater production house. Has past production information and activities forecast.
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