Why theater is an art

Where else can we pull people up out of their seats, shake them up a bit and then plop them back down to reflect and discuss. Live performance theatre, dance, music acts upon its audiences in palpable, tangible ways building empathy and nurturing compassion. Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter!

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We at ASC believe that the art, process and effects of live performance are incredibly important in the current world of social media, digital technology and screens. Being fully present with a group of tangible, living, breathing people is important to the art of acting and for the human spirit. Theatre helps us to see a different perspective from our own. Genesaret Dumam-ag.

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Number of embeds Downloads 1, Shares 0. Comments 0. Likes Theatre is a combination of many art forms, but when put together equals more than the sum of its parts. The other elements are ephemeral non-permanent [Except for perhaps set and costume design, of which photos can keep a permanent record]. We have to look at the play in combination with its time and place -- its context -- for better understanding.

Theorists throughout history have disagreed and bickered about what makes a good play. Most base their arguments at least in part on Aristotle or variations of Aristotle - the Poetics BC -disagreeing, agreeing, or reinterpreting.

Although there is not one coherent theory of a good play, many basic premises have been determined by which we can evaluate a script -- realizing, however, that our criteria may not necessarily be the same as the criteria for a good play when the play was written - how the play was looked at at the time. By looking at various theories and examining playscripts of different styles and periods, our ability to discern and evaluate aesthetic elements of the drama will become more acute.

Theatre is a Performing Art: The Production. Acting, directing, design, construction, running crew musicians, singers, dancers.