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- theatre Genre. The term “genre” refers to the categorisation of plays and performances based on their thematic content, narrative structure, and the emotional response they are intended to provoke in the audience.
- Theatre Form. The “form” of a play or theatrical performance refers to the structural framework, organisation, and methods of storytelling employed by the playwright and performers.
- Theatre Style. The “style” of a play or performance is concerned with the manner in which a story is told and presented on stage. It encompasses the use of language, directorial choices, design elements (such as set, costume, lighting, and sound), acting techniques, and the overall aesthetic approach.
- Storytelling: The Timeless Tale Spinners. Let’s begin with the heart of the theatrical tradition: storytelling. Whether you’re reciting myths, folktales, or original narratives, storytelling is the cornerstone of all drama.
- Verbatim: The Echoes of Reality. Verbatim theatre is like a mirror reflecting the world as it is, using real-life interviews, transcripts, and testimonials.
- Collage Drama: The Art of Montage. Imagine creating a theatrical collage, weaving together snippets of various texts, images, and sounds. Collage drama allows you to piece together a narrative as unique as a patchwork quilt.
- Documentary Drama: Reality on Stage. Documentary drama goes beyond verbatim, offering a broader canvas for exploring social issues and historical events.
- Naturalism
- Expressionism
- Theatre of The Absurd / Absurdity
- Modernism
- Postmodernism
- Classical
Naturalism is a movement in European drama and theatre that developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It refers to theatre that attempts to create a perfect illusion of reality through a range of dramatic and theatrical strategies: detailed, three-dimensional settings; everyday speech forms (prose over poetry); a secular world-view (no g...
Expressionism is a modernist movement in drama and theatre that developed in Europe (principally Germany) in the early decades of the 20th century and later in the United States. Anti-realistic in seeing appearance as distorted and the truth lying within man. The outward appearance on stage can be distorted and unrealistic to portray an eternal tru...
Presents a perspective that all human attempts at significance are illogical. Ultimate truth is chaos with little certainty.
A broad concept that sees art, including theatre, as detached from life in a pure way and able to reflect on life critically.
There are multiple meanings, and meaning is what you create, not what is. This approach often uses other media and breaks accepted conventions and practices.
A type of theatre which relies upon imagination (and therefore limited props) to convey the setting and atmosphere of the play. Classical theatre usually contains lofty, grand prose or free verse dialogue. Good examples are the Elizabethan dramatists William Shakespeare. Some material from Wikipedia
There are four basic theatrical genres either defined, implied, or derived by or from Aristotle: Tragedy, Comedy, Melodrama, and Drama. Any number of theatrical styles can be used to convey these forms.
Learn about and revise selecting a genre or performance style with BBC Bitesize GCSE Drama - OCR.
Aug 9, 2023 · Two fundamental concepts, dramatic forms and dramatic styles, play crucial roles in shaping theatrical narratives. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore these concepts, understanding how dramatic forms structure the content and how dramatic styles express the essence of a performance.
Jun 20, 2024 · Dramatic literature - Forms, Styles, Genres: Dramatic literature has a remarkable facility in bringing together elements from other performing and nonperforming arts: design and mime, dance and music, poetry and narrative.
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