Purpose of Theatre

Theatre is textbook defined as the occasion that is made up of an actor(s), pretend character(s), and the audience. First, the actors do their best to attempt to portray themselves as a character different from their original personality. The actor must capture and maintain the audience’s attention while constructing a perfect performance. The audience chooses what to watch, whether to attend, and how to respond the performance. Throughout the performance the actor and audience are fully aware of each other, which gives both parties power to the final interpretation and direction of the play. Theatre as a means of rehearsed action in our everyday lives takes three forms. First, daily we try to convey a certain message through our actions and words. Secondly, when a community is attempting to convey a unified message it is necessary to be concise. Examples would be rituals such as weddings and graduations. Lastly, thespians give a professional performance that is well-rehearsed and designed to play to certain emotions of the audience.