Author: Todd LondonPublisher: Theatre Communications Group
ISBN: 1559364254
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
An inspiring collection of the dreams and visions of the founders of the American theatre movement.
An Ideal Theater
Author: Todd LondonPublisher: Theatre Communications Group
ISBN: 1559364254
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
An inspiring collection of the dreams and visions of the founders of the American theatre movement.
The Ideal Theater: Eight Concepts
Author: American Federation of ArtsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theater architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Ideal Theater: Eight Concepts
Author: American Federation of ArtsPublisher: New York : American Federation of Arts and October House
ISBN:
Category : Theater architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
A History of the Theater
Author: Glynne WickhamPublisher: Phaidon
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Outlines the development of drama throughout the world over the last 3000 years, from its origins in primitive dance rituals to the 1990s.
The Necessity of Theater
Author: Paul WoodruffPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199715756
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
What is unique and essential about theater? What separates it from other arts? Do we need "theater" in some fundamental way? The art of theater, as Paul Woodruff says in this elegant and unique book, is as necessary - and as powerful - as language itself. Defining theater broadly, including sporting events and social rituals, he treats traditional theater as only one possibility in an art that - at its most powerful - can change lives and (as some peoples believe) bring a divine presence to earth. The Necessity of Theater analyzes the unique power of theater by separating it into the twin arts of watching and being watched, practiced together in harmony by watchers and the watched. Whereas performers practice the art of being watched - making their actions worth watching, and paying attention to action, choice, plot, character, mimesis, and the sacredness of performance space - audiences practice the art of watching: paying close attention. A good audience is emotionally engaged as spectators; their engagement takes a form of empathy that can lead to a special kind of human wisdom. As Plato implied, theater cannot teach us transcendent truths, but it can teach us about ourselves. Characteristically thoughtful, probing, and original, Paul Woodruff makes the case for theater as a unique form of expression connected to our most human instincts. The Necessity of Theater should appeal to anyone seriously interested or involved in theater or performance more broadly.
The Moving Picture World
Author: Nickelodeon
Author: Philosophy and Theatre
Author: Tom SternPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134575912
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from Aristophanes to Stoppard. Where Plato argued that playwrights and actors should be banished from the ideal city for their suspect imitations of reality, Aristotle argued that theatre, particularly tragedy, was vital for stimulating our emotions and helping us to understanding ourselves. Despite this rich history the study of philosophy and theatre has been largely overlooked in contemporary philosophy. This is the first book to introduce philosophy and theatre. It covers key topics and debates, presenting the contributions of major figures in the history of philosophy, including: what is theatre? How does theatre compare with other arts? theatre as imitation, including Plato on mimesis truth and illusion in the theatre, including Nietzsche on tragedy theatre as history theatre and morality, including Rousseau’s criticisms of theatre audience and emotion, including Aristotle on catharsis theatre and politics, including Brecht’s Epic Theatre. Including annotated further reading and summaries at the end of each chapter, Philosophy and Theatre is an ideal starting point for those studying philosophy, theatre studies and related subjects in the arts and humanities.
Pittsburgh in Stages
Author: Lynne ConnerPublisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN: 9780822943303
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The first comprehensive history of theater in Pittsburgh is offered in this volume that relates the significant influence and interpretation of urban socioeconomic trends in the theatrical arts and the role of the theater as an agent of social change.
Author: Sir Lewis Casson