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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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How do you make a play realistic?

just believe in the character you are play - be nobody but that character- it works!

What is an aulos?

An aulos is any of a class of ancient Greek musical instruments resembling pipes or flutes.

What does the word Theatrecraft mean and where did it derive from?

Theatrecraft is a professional organization for those who are in the theater field. It provides career and skill development as well as job leads.?æ

How much did Broadway tickets cost in the 1920s?

Broadway tickets were quite cheap in the 1920s. I assume that they have had a cost of around 1$ during this time which might seem incredibly cheap, but during these times 1$ was quite a lot of money compared to the times we have now.

What was shakespeare's culture like?

He was a sixteenth-century Englishman. Not surprisingly, he lived in a sixteenth-century English culture, in a period of flowering of the use of the English language and the establishment of that language as a literary language, as well as music and the other arts. In a larger sense, the culture he lived in mostly was the culture of a rapidly growing city, with the usual civic problems of dirt and crime. It was also an era of rapid economic change and the rise of middle class and nouveau riche families, as well as a period of intellectual and religious ferment.

Basically, there was a lot going on and things changed rapidly.

What happened to Pianist Herbert watterworth?

My grand father was named Herbert Watterworth. He and his wife Ethel (nee Whiffen) toured South England in the 1920's with a musical /theatrical group called the Jubilee Concert Party. I believe he was a comedian and Ethel was an operatic soprano.

Herbert Stanley Watterworth known -BERT STANLEY.

Ethel Watterworth nee Whiffen known as -ANNA FORREST

There were two others members in the group, a husband and wife team who were named Watson.

Their entertainment troupe changed names over time they were also known as "Jubilant Revels", Lytham Follies" "Queen's Follies " ,

Ethel and Herbert had a daughter Born 1927 named Beatrice- (my mother) who was adopted out. I have been searching for information on the Watterworths for many years with out success and would appreciate any further available information . With Thanks P.

Character of Henry Higgins in pymalion?

In 'Pygmalion,' Henry Higgins was an arrogant, albeit incredibly talented, character. He was a confirmed lifelong bachelor, and could easily have been classified as a misogynist were it not for the love he had for his mother. He and Colonel Pickering make a wager that Higgins can turn a low class street merchant into someone capable of hobnobbing with royalty.

Who is the most important person of a production the director or the producer?

In terms of getting the production made, the producer is most important. He is responsible for securing the funding and lining up the talent. In terms of getting the production made well, the director is important in achieving the producer's vision.

How many seats are in Massey Hall?

The theatre seats up to 2,752 patrons, down from 3,500 after extensive renovations in the 1940s. (Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massey_Hall)

What is Travis Yates from Billy Elliot doing next?

Travis Yates recentley came to meols cop high school in southport to officially open the drama studio. On the interent it states he is completing his education and then go on to do more television work.

Jobs in 1564-1616?

hi there i want to know what people who were alive in the years 1564 to 1616 did for a job and how much money they earn from it.

What are two characteristics of the Proscenium stage?

  • audience on one side

  • a raised platform framed by proscenium arch

  • an apron or forestage and/or orchestra pit

  • auditorium seating is usually raked upwards toward the back of room

  • larger theatres may have balconies

What does yourself mean?

Yourself is made up of two words, your self. It basically means you. Its not a hard word to understand.

What are some of the stock characters from commedia dell'arte?

• Vecchi-Master characters, noblemen

• Pantalone-The master. He is a senile, wealthy Venetian merchant who is always being cuckolded. In many storylines, he attempts to control his daughter and protect his money from thieving servants, but of course he is thwarted. He is dressed almost always in red with a large, red-nosed mask. In The Miser, Harpagon is undoubtedly modeled after the Pantalone character.

• Il Dottore-The Doctor, Pantalone's middle-aged neighbor from Bologna. He's pompous and claims to be educated, although he doesn't really know anything, and speaks in a comical fake Latin. In Commedia performances, he is either Pantalone's devoted friend or bitter enemy, and he is always jealous of Pantalone's success. Sometimes he is the father of one of the lovers. He is often costumed in black, with a black mask and white doctor's collar.

• Il Capitano-The Captain, an arrogant Spaniard. He is a bombastic braggart who intimidates the townspeople with his warrior bravado, but he is usually less brave than he'd like everyone to think. During the 1500s, Il Capitan most likely represented all of Spain during Italy's confrontation with the Spanish; he was often the butt of the jokes and the target of the lazzi. He is always colorful and elaborately overdressed, sometimes with goofy-looking feathers in his hat.

• Inamorati-The young lovers. They are usually the daughters and sons of the vecchi, and thus enjoy a high status in society. They almost always have the play's dilemma-do they follow their hearts or obey the wishes of their parents? They more serious than the other characters, and are the only ones who do not wear masks.

• Zanni-Servant characters

• Arlecchino-By far, the most popular (and famous) character to come out of Commedia dell' Arte. Literally, "Harlequin," he is Pantalone's witty prankster of a servant. He uses agility and acrobatics to get out of sticky situations; failing that, he always carries around a slapstick with which to hit people. He wears a multicolored, triangular-patterned outfit and a black mask with a blunt nose.

• Columbina (also "Columbine")-The only female servant character, Columbina is a cunning little soubrette, often employed by the Inamorati to help them convince their feuding parents to let them marry. Although she is impudent, she is also very charming, and one of the few genuinely intelligent characters onstage. She is Arlecchino's female opposite, and they are often romantically involved. Columbina usually wears slightly ragged clothes (to show that she is a servant).

• Brighella-A coarse, scheming, low-level merchant. He is thieving, mean-spirited, and occasionally violent, especially to characters who are lower in station than he is (and, like Arlecchino he is often equipped with a slapstick). His outfits are white with green trim and he wears a green mask.

• Pulcinella-The source of the English "Punch and Judy" characters, Pulcinella is a hunchbacked, potbellied servant who beats his wife. His costume is generally all white, and his mask is black with an exaggeratedly long, beaky nose.

• Gros-Guillaume-Literally translating from the French to "Fat William," this character has a flour-whitened face and comically obese body (much like a human Pillsbury Dough Boy, to be honest). He is unique to French Commedia dell' Arte.

For what has Brutus asked Cassius that he did not receive?

Money for soilders
Brutus asked Cassius for money to fund his army. Cassius claimed that the money did not arrive due to a misunderstanding with one of his messengers.
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When did the musical South Pacific go on Broadway?

The original musical opened on April 1949, and a revival on April 2008.