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Theater

Theater is a type of live performing art that includes genres such as drama, musical and comedy.

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Why are masks used in commedia dell'arte?

Masks in commedia dell'arte serve to exaggerate the characters' traits, allowing actors to portray specific archetypes with clarity and comedic effect. Each mask embodies distinct personalities, emotions, and social classes, making it easier for the audience to identify and connect with the characters. Additionally, masks create a sense of distance between the actor and their role, enabling a playful and improvisational style that is central to the genre's performance.

What is roles and relationships?

Roles and relationships refer to the communication between two characters in a production. This may be in plays, musicals, operas and ballets/dance pieces.

When was The Calumet Theatre created?

The Calumet Theatre was created in 1900.

How many seats are in the midland theater?

If you speak of the Midland Theater in Kansas City, Missouri then the answer is too many. The seats are horrible, if you are taller than 5' you will NOT be comfortable since there is literally less than one foot between your knees and the sharp edge of the seat in front of you. Then once you have someone seated on either side of you, you will not be able to sit comfortably, you will have to draw your knees up to your chin. The venue may look nice but the seats are beyond ridiculous and I will never go to nor recommend other to go to this dump again. The ushers are rude and will not let you stand if you cannot sit in their dwarf seating. They could care less once they have your money. Enjoy the show!

Why is the peace at the end of the play a glooming or gloomy peace?

Because the reconciliation of the two families is overshadowed by so many deaths

Who are Thalia and Melpomene?

Thalia is the muse of Comedy in greek drama and is shown as a laughing mask and Melpomene is the muse of tragedy and is shown as a crying mask.

What does a Deputy Stage Manager do in rehearsals?

A Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) is in control of the book. In rehearsals they must write down all the blocking for each scene as they are blocked and make changes as appropriate. They must also take rehearsal notes and at the end of the day send them out to each department so anything that needs attention can be sorted.

What is natralism?

Naturalism A theatrical style sometimes called “realism,” it began as a rebellion against the romantic artificialities of much 19th‐century theatre. Initially such early exponents as Emile Zola conceived it as simply offering an unadulterated “slice of life” with all theatrical glossing over of hard facts removed and with only limited concern, if any, about the necessity of presenting such views in “well‐made” plays. However, it soon came to be perceived, at least popularly, as unswerving portrayals of the seamiest side of existence. Gorky's The Lower Depths is often cited as the classic example. Those who separate realism from naturalism often suggest that the former is more selective and therefore has to be more carefully contrived, and they offer the best plays of Ibsen as instances. Naturalism is often seen as a heightened form of realism with all five senses involved. David Belasco's productions with dirt on the floor and live chickens on stage were the most obvious examples. O'Neill's sea plays or his The Iceman Cometh and some of the “ living newspaper s” of the 1930s were later examples. Some more recent New York productions that involved naturalism might include American Buffalo (1977), Talley's Folly (1980), and several of August Wilson's dramas. Naturalism A theatrical style sometimes called “realism,” it began as a rebellion against the romantic artificialities of much 19th‐century theatre. Initially such early exponents as Emile Zola conceived it as simply offering an unadulterated “slice of life” with all theatrical glossing over of hard facts removed and with only limited concern, if any, about the necessity of presenting such views in “well‐made” plays. However, it soon came to be perceived, at least popularly, as unswerving portrayals of the seamiest side of existence. Gorky's The Lower Depths is often cited as the classic example. Those who separate realism from naturalism often suggest that the former is more selective and therefore has to be more carefully contrived, and they offer the best plays of Ibsen as instances. Naturalism is often seen as a heightened form of realism with all five senses involved. David Belasco's productions with dirt on the floor and live chickens on stage were the most obvious examples. O'Neill's sea plays or his The Iceman Cometh and some of the “ living newspaper s” of the 1930s were later examples. Some more recent New York productions that involved naturalism might include American Buffalo (1977), Talley's Folly (1980), and several of August Wilson's dramas.

How much is a ticket going to cost to see L Change The WorLd?

It really depends on the threatre you're going to see it at. If you go onto fathomevents.com and click on L Change the WorLd, it will tell you the ticket prices of the threatre you're wanting to see it in. You can also purchase tickets on there ahead of time.

Sweeney Todds original name was Benjamin Barker so why did he choose the name Sweeney Todd as his second name?

Answer: One must remember that Sweeney Todd returned to London illegally, and therefore could not parade around using his old name, which Judge Turpin would immediatly recognise. Sweeney Todd was just a name he chose to use while residing in London.

What is the longest running Broadway play and how many performances were there?

The longest running play on Broadway was called Life with a Father. It closed in 1947 with a total of 3,224 performances.

How does aside help an audience?

It gives the audience insight to the motives of the character speaking, in a manner that suggests that while the audience is getting that information, the other characters onstage are not, thus allowing the audience to follow the plot without "giving anything away" to the other characters involved in the story.

Is deus ex machina a literary device?

Yes it is a plot device

It is latin for "god out of machine".It is used when the problem/crisis of the story is solved abruptly.Example:A new character coming out of nowhere and ultimately resolving the situation.Generally it is used to criticize the lack of creativity on the part of the author.

Is Robert Earl still alive?

Robert Earl - of the golden voice -the popular British balladeer of the fifties and sixties - is still very much alive [at least he was last week! March 2008]. He retired from professional singing many years ago and has recently moved from England to live in the USA.

What west end musical has made the most money?

West end musicals generate billions of dollars each year. The top grossing musical is Phantom of the Opera which is followed closely by The Lion King.

How do you get a Feld Family Savings Card?

You can get a Feld Family Savings card while attending one of the live family entertainment events. You can also become a Feld preferred customer to receive a customer number and exclusive discounts by signing up on the Feld Entertainment website.