Theatre Arts

Theatre or Theater

• In architecture, a building or space in which a performance may be given before an audience.

• usually has a stage area where the performance itself takes place

• is a collaborative art form which combines words, voice, movement, and visual elements to express meaning.

• encompasses not only live improvised and scripted work, but also dramatic forms such as film, television, and other electronic media.

Theatron - a place of viewing

• The word is from the Greek word ____

• Meaning -

Performers

• People onstage presenting characters in dramatic action.

• The audience is coming to see a performer pretend to be someone else.

• When the actor/actress is on stage, they must be believable as the characters they are portraying.

Audience

• The essence of theatre is the live interaction between performers and the audience.

• This "call and response" dynamic, where actors react to audience emotions like laughter and tears, creates a unique experience that movies cannot replicate.

• ensures that the performers understand the text and deliver the script excitingly and appropriately.

• also ensures that the blocking, costume designs, set designs, and other aspects of the show blend together to create a cohesive production.

Space

• It is where performers and audiences come together.

• It is essential to have a stage, or some equivalent area, where actors and actresses can perform.

• It is also essential to have a place for the audience to sit or stand.

Visual Aspects

refer to costumes, lighting, and some form of scenic background.

Non-visual aspects

refer to sound and background music.

Script

• The final element essential to theatre is the text that is performed.

• The characters should have a goal to reach, but to reach that goal, they must go through a series of conflicts. Without conflict, the story would be bland.

Comedy

• This is design to evoke humor and laughter.

• It aims to amuse the audience through dramatic action that creates a comic effect, typically culminating in a cheerful ending.

• Midsummer Night’s Dream

Tragedy

• commonly refers to disasters or misfortunes.

• In theater, it describes serious scripts that portray sorrowful and terrible events.

• Romeo and Juliet

Historical

• This remains popular for its ability to captivate audiences by focusing on actual events and adapting historical stories.

• Titanic

Musical

• Theatrical performances uniquely blend songs, dancing, and spoken dialogue, creating an unforgettable and captivating experience.

• Les Miserables

Empathy

• When actors portray characters onstage, they learn to ___ with others.

• Performing arts training can enhance their ability to understand others' feelings.

Self-esteem

Performers gain confidence, build camaraderie, learn leadership, practice teamwork, and develop skills for both the theater and the real world.

Oral communication

• Acting onstage helps you become comfortable speaking in front of large audiences, and theatre classes offer more experience with group communication.

• Strong _____ skills are highly valued by employers, which can be used in the future.

Respect for Colleagues

• Participating in a production instills a strong respect for the skills and talents of colleagues.

• Employers value this quality, as it reflects an understanding of the importance of teamwork and mutual respect in the workplace.

Time-budgeting, Respect for deadlines, Acceptance of rules, Flexibility, Acceptance of disappointment, Self-discipline, Dedication

Other life skills learned in Theatre

Philippine Educational Theater Association

Meaning of PETA

Epic

This is considered the highest point of Filipino Folk Literature and dates back to the pre-colonial period.

Duplo

A poetic debate through song and dance, stemming from indigenous courtship customs, evolved into a formal discussion called balagtasan.

Senakulo

• The dramatization of the life and death of Jesus Christ is usually presented as a community activity during the Lenten season.