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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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In which country there are no cinema theatre?

Saudi Arabia has no cinemas. I live there and there is a great lack of entertainment. Hope that helps :)

Who is married to Laurence Olivier?

Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) was married to Joan Plowright at the time of his death.

Over his lifetime, he was involved in three marriages:

  • Jill Esmond (married from 1930-1940)
  • Vivien Leigh (married from 1940-1960)
  • Joan Plowright (married from 1961-1989)

His children:

  • Tarquin Olivier (born 1936, mother: Jill Esmond)
  • Richard Olivier (born 1961, mother: Joan Plowright)
  • Tamsin Olivier (born 1963, mother: Joan Plowright)
  • Julie Kate Olivier (born 1966, mother: Joan Plowright)

What is the location of the August Wilson Theatre?

The August Wilson Theatre is located in New York NY at 245 W 52nd St between Broadway and 8th Avenue it is located by 5 different restaurants so you can enjoy dinner and entertainment

What areas of theater did Bertolt Brecht contribute to?

Bertolt Brecht contributed to the movement known as epic theater. Epic theater was a movement that stated that a play should cause the viewer to have a moment of self-reflection rather than identifying with the characters in the play.

Is greek theatre still performed today?

Greekplays are still performed today however they are performed generally in modern day theatres now. There are only 43 original Greek script still existing today, mostly being tragedies. Greek theatre also influences a lot of modern day script that are written, such as soaps, as they take a real life situation and dramatize it, just as they did in the 5th century.

What are the stylistic conventions of epic theater?

In a list form:

-Stereotyped characters

-Minimal set design

-The use of song

-Banners and signs

-Chorus

-Actors playing more than one character

-Short, episodic scenarios within the play

-Bold movement and gesture

-Symbolic colours, props (props were minimal)

-No use of 4th wall, the actor addresses the audience directly

-Often includes historic events or characters

Is there a real chihuahua in the theatre version of legally blonde?

Yes, In the Savoy Theatre in London there are 7 chihuahuas that play Bruiser Woods.

How did ghosts appear and disappear on the London stage'?

That depends on what period you are referring to. In Shakespeare's day they rose from a trap door in the floor of the stage. Much later, a devise called a Corsican Trap, from the play The Corsican Brothers combined a trap door with a huge treadmill that allowed the ghost to rise vertically and float horizontally at the same time.

What is the worst Broadway musical?

Blood Brothers. It made me want to tear my skin off. I cannot understand why it has been showing for 20 years!

What does prop plot mean in theater terms?

A prop plot is used often by stage managers and directors in order to list and chart what props are needed scene by scene. Often, to avoid confusion; hand props, set props, and decorative props will be marked in different colors. The plot may include which character handles each prop and a short description of the scene that the prop is included in.

What is technical rehearsal?

The technical rehearsal or tech rehearsal is a rehearsal that focuses on the technological aspects of the performance, in theatrical,musical, and filmed entertainment.

What are the costumes in still life at the penguin cafe?

There are all sorts of different costumes; From Animal costumes, to ballet costumes. So the costumes vary, depending on who was on the stage at times.

How many theatre masks are there in theatre?

There are two theatre masks a happy face and a sad face.

Overall theatres make hundreds of masks to suit the differant charactors.

Can someone describe the character Annie in the play Over The Tavern and how old she is?

In the play Over the Tavern, the role of Annie is played by Ashley Scales. Annie is an insecure teen who turns rebellious.

What are the names of characters in commedia dell'arte?

There are many stock characters in the Commedia dell'arte, all with their own characteristics, costume and mask.

To name but a few most common one , you have:

pulcinella, Zanni, Arlechinno, capitano, Dattore, Isabella, Il Dottore, Colombina,Tartaglia, Pantalone and Pedrolini

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