definition of theater
It is difficult to develop a universal definition of theater since not everyone realizes that it is more than just a location for viewing plays. The encyclopedia defines theater as a building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances. It is also defined as a room with rows of seats for lectures or demonstrations as in some operating rooms in hospitals. Theaters date back to the ancient Greeks who often built a theater into the side of a hill with a circular “stage” where the attention of the audience was focused. Theater as we know it today is a place with a stage and seats for an audience to view portrayals of certain fundamentals of life. Thus, theater is not limited merely to a stage or an enclosed space, it is in everyday life. The idea of an audience focusing its attention to a central area or even person is present in many different fields of work including business and politics.
A good way to explain what theatre is is through what is know as the theatre equation. The equation is as follows: A (actor) pretends to be X (character) while S (spectator) looks on.
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posted by Brad @ 11:11 AM
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When defining theatre, it is definately important to consider the word drama. Drama is siad to be a conflict between two people. The two people have to be able to speak and hear one another. Whether that person is having a conversation with him/herself (a monologue), that is another possibility. It is interesting that you bring up the point of theatre being everyday life. That is also important to think about. Realism, does play a major role in the theatre.
After reading your post on defining theatre, I definitely should have included conflict with dramatic experiences. I hadn't ever thought of that until I read it in your post.
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