The Nature of Theatre

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, conventions, and forms of theatre from the lecture notes.

Theatrical Convection

What is accepted in terms of a theatrical production, including who is involved, process, location, funding, form and structure, and audience conduct.

Realism

A theatrical aspect characterized by the psychological complexity of characters.

Innovation

The removal of dramatic structure, such as the action of the play, plot, character, and dialogue, alongside the addition of new tech.

Site Specific Theatre

A theatrical format in which audiences are a part of the play.

Social/political Context

The context in which most playwrights write material applicable to multiple time periods to achieve a long life for the play.