What happens when rivals in the Belle Epoque theatre scene meet up and create some drama? Sarah Bernhardt and Eleonora Duse both vie for top billing in this comedy - but there is surprising twist!
Melodrama is a dramatic style that exaggerates plot and characters to appeal strongly to emotions. It often uses stereotyped characters and music or songs to accompany the dramatic action. Melodrama has been used in theater, films, television, and radio from the 18th century to present day.
This document provides an overview of William Shakespeare's life and works. It summarizes that Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford, England and wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets in his lifetime. Some of his most famous works discussed are Romeo and Juliet, which tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, a confusing yet amusing comedy involving intertwined lovers and tricks played by fairies. Shakespeare's plays continue to be adapted and interpreted in modern films and productions.
The document discusses various artistic depictions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet over time. It describes paintings such as Joseph Mallord William Turner's Queen Mab's Cave, which depicts a scene from Romeo and Juliet referenced in one of the play's most famous monologues. It also discusses Frank Dicksee's 1884 painting of the balcony scene, as well as Francesco Hayez's 1823 painting depicting the last kiss between Romeo and Juliet. Milton Hebald's 1977 bronze statue of the famous couple kissing outside a theater is also mentioned.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and storyteller who wrote over 100 plays and stories including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth.
This document defines and provides examples of different types of drama, including tragedy, satyr plays, melodrama, and comedy. It notes that tragedy exposes human suffering and comes from the Greek word for "goat song." Examples of different kinds of tragedy given are traditional tragedy like Romeo and Juliet, modern tragedy like A Streetcar Named Desire, domestic tragedy like A Doll's House, tragicomedy like Waiting for Godot, and revenge tragedy like Hamlet. Satyr plays made fun of tragedy characters. Melodrama emphasizes action and effects. Comedy intends to make audiences laugh, and examples of types of comedy discussed include romantic comedy, comedy of humors, satirical comedy, comedy of manners,
Clair de lune by Claude Debussy is a piece of classical music from the Impressionistic period with connections to art, geography, history (even a spy story).
A great overview of theatre styles citing origins, pictures, key characteristics and aims of style. Lot of work but worth it. Don't claim it as your own or you're dead meat!!
Melodrama is a dramatic style that exaggerates plot and characters to appeal strongly to emotions. It often uses stereotyped characters and music or songs to accompany the dramatic action. Melodrama has been used in theater, films, television, and radio from the 18th century to present day.
This document provides an overview of William Shakespeare's life and works. It summarizes that Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford, England and wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets in his lifetime. Some of his most famous works discussed are Romeo and Juliet, which tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, a confusing yet amusing comedy involving intertwined lovers and tricks played by fairies. Shakespeare's plays continue to be adapted and interpreted in modern films and productions.
The document discusses various artistic depictions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet over time. It describes paintings such as Joseph Mallord William Turner's Queen Mab's Cave, which depicts a scene from Romeo and Juliet referenced in one of the play's most famous monologues. It also discusses Frank Dicksee's 1884 painting of the balcony scene, as well as Francesco Hayez's 1823 painting depicting the last kiss between Romeo and Juliet. Milton Hebald's 1977 bronze statue of the famous couple kissing outside a theater is also mentioned.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and storyteller who wrote over 100 plays and stories including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth.
This document defines and provides examples of different types of drama, including tragedy, satyr plays, melodrama, and comedy. It notes that tragedy exposes human suffering and comes from the Greek word for "goat song." Examples of different kinds of tragedy given are traditional tragedy like Romeo and Juliet, modern tragedy like A Streetcar Named Desire, domestic tragedy like A Doll's House, tragicomedy like Waiting for Godot, and revenge tragedy like Hamlet. Satyr plays made fun of tragedy characters. Melodrama emphasizes action and effects. Comedy intends to make audiences laugh, and examples of types of comedy discussed include romantic comedy, comedy of humors, satirical comedy, comedy of manners,
Clair de lune by Claude Debussy is a piece of classical music from the Impressionistic period with connections to art, geography, history (even a spy story).
A great overview of theatre styles citing origins, pictures, key characteristics and aims of style. Lot of work but worth it. Don't claim it as your own or you're dead meat!!
The poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by William Butler Yates describes the speaker's fond memories of Innisfree, a small island in Ireland that was his childhood refuge. In three stanzas, Yates uses literary devices like repetition, rhyme, and imagery to vividly depict the tranquil natural setting of the island and contrast it with the busy city life he now lives. The summary transports the reader back to Yates' place of peace and tranquility through references to the "hive of the honey-bee", "cricket sings", and "lake water lapping with low sounds." Yates concludes that he will find respite from the "roadway" and "pavements grey"
This document summarizes student drama productions in English at the University of Padua from 1998 to 2010. It describes the genres performed, including sketches by Harold Pinter, Arnold Wesker's play The Kitchen, and adaptations of Shakespeare plays like Henry VI and Romeo and Juliet. Over time, the productions grew to include plays in other languages and more ambitious projects like a musical adaptation of West Side Story and John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi. The productions provided opportunities for students to improve their English skills and experience theatre in a collaborative, extracurricular setting.
This document provides background information on Verdi's opera "Othello" and its relationship to Shakespeare's play of the same name. It discusses how the Othello character, a Moor, was traditionally portrayed in blackface in early productions. It also notes how sensitivities have led to a lighter skin tone for the makeup today. Excerpts from the opera will be shown after a brief review of the plot. Images include an old illustration from an "Othello" cigar box, a 1884 theater poster, and a 1929 Yiddish theater production with a changed, happier ending.
Commedia Dell'arte was a popular improvised style of theatre that originated in Italy between the 14th-18th centuries. It featured set characters, colorful costumes, and minimal staging, with actors improvising dialogue and situations. Some of the most notable troupes included I Gelosi, who helped spread Commedia Dell'arte throughout Europe in the late 1500s, and Confidenti and Fedeli who performed internationally in the following centuries. Though improvised, the characters and themes of love, jealousy, and humor influenced later theatrical forms and are still performed today.
Peter Brook was a renowned English theatre and film director known for his innovative and experimental productions. Over his long career, he directed for both theatre and film, founded experimental theatre companies, and influenced generations of artists with his writings and productions. He rejected traditional approaches and sought universal forms of theatre that transcended cultural barriers. His productions often faced criticism for being non-traditional but they cemented his reputation as one of the most influential directors of the 20th century.
1. Theatre emerged from early rituals and ceremonies that were intended to influence events and entertain communities. These rituals incorporated costumes, masks, and dramatizations of myths and stories.
2. Ancient Greek and Roman theatre further developed rituals into formal plays and traditions, including the introduction of choruses and limitations on actors. Notable playwrights like Sophocles and Aristophanes wrote famous tragedies and comedies.
3. During the Middle Ages, theatre was revived through religious church services that incorporated music and dramatizations of Bible stories. William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist for his mastery of language and ability to incorporate emotions into memorable plays.
The document provides information about various aspects of theater, including definitions of key terms like theater, elements of theater, purposes of theater, and personnel involved in theater like producers, directors, performers, designers, and others. It also provides brief definitions and background on dance, cinema/motion pictures. Theater is described as a place for plays to be performed and also as an art form involving actors performing for an audience. Key elements include the actor, audience, written or improvised text, costumes, scenery, lights, sound, and props. Theater can entertain, instruct, motivate and more, depending on the interaction with the audience.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, also known as the Pastorale Symphony. It discusses each of the five movements, describing how they depict scenes from nature, such as a brook, a storm, and a shepherd's song of thanksgiving. The document also summarizes Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and how it was inspired by his unrequited love for actress Harriet Smithson. The story is told through five movements that depict the artist's dreams and visions, including attending his own execution.
Theatre is both a building where dramatic performances take place and the performance art that occurs within it. It comes from the Greek word "theatron" meaning seeing place. Drama refers to the written script and actions of a play. Theatre involves live performance before an audience and includes elements like actors, costumes, and setting. It is a collaborative art form that brings together various roles and occupations to create a live experience for viewers.
Drama began in ancient Greece in the 6th century BC and was used to tell stories through characters interacting via dialogue. The first actor was Thespis, which is where the term "thespian" comes from. Greek dramas used masks so facial expressions could be seen from a distance in large amphitheaters. Tragedy and comedy were the two main forms, with tragedy involving a hero's death and comedy ending happily. Drama later developed in both Western and Eastern cultures through various genres like opera, kabuki theater, and shadow puppet plays.
Theater has evolved significantly throughout history. Ancient Greek theaters featured amphitheaters built into hillsides with semicircular seating for audiences and a central orchestra area for actors and choruses. Notable playwrights included Sophocles, Aristophanes, and Euripides who wrote tragedies and comedies. Pagan theater was communal while Christian theater focused on individual actors on an indoor stage. Shakespeare revolutionized English theater in the 16th century. Modern innovators like Brecht challenged conventions by directly involving audiences in political dramas through techniques like slogans and unconventional staging.
Aristophanes was a famous ancient Greek comic playwright who lived from 446-386 BC in Athens. He was renowned for his satirical comedies that criticized politicians, thinkers, and other cultural figures of his time. Only 11 of his 43 plays have survived. His works provide valuable insights into 5th century BC Athenian politics, society, and culture during the Peloponnesian War. He is best known for plays like The Clouds, The Wasps, and The Frogs, which lampooned Socrates, the Athenian legal system, and tragic poets like Euripides through their clever use of parody, satire, and absurdity.
self explanatory material about Characteristics and structure of comedy. it contains definition of comedy and history and its basis sections into which it is divided. Old comedy , middle comedy. new comedy.
The ancient Greek theatre originated as a competition between poets during festivals honoring Dionysus. It served an educational purpose by addressing flaws in the city and behaviors of Greek citizens. During the Middle Ages, theatre spread to Rome but then declined, seen as less noble than literature. It regained popularity through comic art plays using masks and improvisation. Goldoni modernized Italian theatre by controlling actors and removing improvisation, which had made performances ordinary. Middle-class drama featured bourgeois characters and addressed daily life, misfortunes and aspirations. In the 20th century, theatre was considered a pure art form focused on intense feelings conveyed through the actors' gestures, directed by a director.
This document provides information about drama and its elements. It discusses the history of drama in Western cultures from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times. It also summarizes the history and traditions of drama in India, including Sanskrit drama and modern Urdu drama in India and Pakistan. Drama in Japan is also briefly outlined, focusing on the traditional Noh drama form. The document covers a wide range of topics related to drama across various cultures and time periods.
This document provides information about William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It includes the name and roll number of the student, Merwyn Fernandes, discusses the characters and themes of the play, and notes that the story was inspired by real lovers in Verona, Italy in 1303. It also lists some famous quotes from the play and summarizes the tragic plot involving the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet from feuding families of Montague and Capulet.
Commedia Dell'arte originated in 16th century Italy and featured traveling troupes of actors performing comedic improvised sketches and scenarios. It utilized stock characters with distinctive masks and costumes. Popular troupes like Gelosi and Confidenti performed for royalty and nobility. The performances consisted of music, dance, and dialogue aimed at provoking laughter through scenarios where characters failed to understand each other. Some famous Commedia Dell'arte characters included Pantalone, Brighella, Il Capitano, and Arlecchino.
Aristophanes was a famous Greek playwright who lived from the 440s to 380s BC and wrote 44 comedies, 11 of which still exist. He specialized in a genre known as Old Comedy, which used exaggerated characters, improbable plots, and slapstick humor to comment on important political and social issues of his time, such as the Peloponnesian War. Old Comedy followed a structure including a Prologue, Parode, Agon, Parabasis, Episodes, and Exode and blended ridiculous elements with serious themes, characters, and language.
The document provides background information on poetic techniques such as alliteration, assonance, metaphor, repetition, rhyme, and simile. It then analyzes the lyrics of two songs, "Holland, 1945" by Neutral Milk Hotel and an unspecified song by Remedy, finding examples of these techniques. Students are tasked with listening to the songs, understanding what aspects of the Holocaust they portray through poetic methods, and then creating their own artwork on the topic of the Holocaust using these same techniques.
Elements of Arts as Applied to Western Classical Theatre and Opera.pptxAntonioJeremiahTurza
This document provides an overview of Western classical plays and operas. It begins by outlining the objectives of the lesson, which are for students to define the uniqueness of selected plays and operas through visual representation, appreciate the performances, and answer questions about elements of art. It then provides examples of representative plays from Greek theatre, including Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, Renaissance theatre, such as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Romantic theatre like Bizet's Carmen. For each, it describes characters, plots, and theatrical elements used like masks, costumes and staging. The document concludes with an activity for students to test their understanding.
The play Noises Off by Michael Frayn has a unique structure as a "play within a play." It follows the production of a fictional play called "Nothing On" and shows both the on-stage performance and the backstage chaos. The first act depicts dress rehearsal, the second act shows what happens backstage during a performance, and the third act returns to the stage near the end of the run when the actors are exhausted. This allows the audience to see the same scenes from different perspectives with increasing levels of comedy and chaos.
This document provides an overview of different play genres and theatrical terms:
- Comedies are designed to be humorous and use elements like wit, unusual characters, and mistaken identities. Common genres include farces, satires, and restoration comedies.
- Tragedies have darker themes like death and contain a tragic flaw that leads to the protagonist's downfall.
- Other genres include historical plays, musical theatre, theatre of cruelty, and theatre of the absurd.
- The document also defines key terms like "play" and discusses Shakespeare's plays which fall into categories of tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances.
The poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by William Butler Yates describes the speaker's fond memories of Innisfree, a small island in Ireland that was his childhood refuge. In three stanzas, Yates uses literary devices like repetition, rhyme, and imagery to vividly depict the tranquil natural setting of the island and contrast it with the busy city life he now lives. The summary transports the reader back to Yates' place of peace and tranquility through references to the "hive of the honey-bee", "cricket sings", and "lake water lapping with low sounds." Yates concludes that he will find respite from the "roadway" and "pavements grey"
This document summarizes student drama productions in English at the University of Padua from 1998 to 2010. It describes the genres performed, including sketches by Harold Pinter, Arnold Wesker's play The Kitchen, and adaptations of Shakespeare plays like Henry VI and Romeo and Juliet. Over time, the productions grew to include plays in other languages and more ambitious projects like a musical adaptation of West Side Story and John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi. The productions provided opportunities for students to improve their English skills and experience theatre in a collaborative, extracurricular setting.
This document provides background information on Verdi's opera "Othello" and its relationship to Shakespeare's play of the same name. It discusses how the Othello character, a Moor, was traditionally portrayed in blackface in early productions. It also notes how sensitivities have led to a lighter skin tone for the makeup today. Excerpts from the opera will be shown after a brief review of the plot. Images include an old illustration from an "Othello" cigar box, a 1884 theater poster, and a 1929 Yiddish theater production with a changed, happier ending.
Commedia Dell'arte was a popular improvised style of theatre that originated in Italy between the 14th-18th centuries. It featured set characters, colorful costumes, and minimal staging, with actors improvising dialogue and situations. Some of the most notable troupes included I Gelosi, who helped spread Commedia Dell'arte throughout Europe in the late 1500s, and Confidenti and Fedeli who performed internationally in the following centuries. Though improvised, the characters and themes of love, jealousy, and humor influenced later theatrical forms and are still performed today.
Peter Brook was a renowned English theatre and film director known for his innovative and experimental productions. Over his long career, he directed for both theatre and film, founded experimental theatre companies, and influenced generations of artists with his writings and productions. He rejected traditional approaches and sought universal forms of theatre that transcended cultural barriers. His productions often faced criticism for being non-traditional but they cemented his reputation as one of the most influential directors of the 20th century.
1. Theatre emerged from early rituals and ceremonies that were intended to influence events and entertain communities. These rituals incorporated costumes, masks, and dramatizations of myths and stories.
2. Ancient Greek and Roman theatre further developed rituals into formal plays and traditions, including the introduction of choruses and limitations on actors. Notable playwrights like Sophocles and Aristophanes wrote famous tragedies and comedies.
3. During the Middle Ages, theatre was revived through religious church services that incorporated music and dramatizations of Bible stories. William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist for his mastery of language and ability to incorporate emotions into memorable plays.
The document provides information about various aspects of theater, including definitions of key terms like theater, elements of theater, purposes of theater, and personnel involved in theater like producers, directors, performers, designers, and others. It also provides brief definitions and background on dance, cinema/motion pictures. Theater is described as a place for plays to be performed and also as an art form involving actors performing for an audience. Key elements include the actor, audience, written or improvised text, costumes, scenery, lights, sound, and props. Theater can entertain, instruct, motivate and more, depending on the interaction with the audience.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, also known as the Pastorale Symphony. It discusses each of the five movements, describing how they depict scenes from nature, such as a brook, a storm, and a shepherd's song of thanksgiving. The document also summarizes Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and how it was inspired by his unrequited love for actress Harriet Smithson. The story is told through five movements that depict the artist's dreams and visions, including attending his own execution.
Theatre is both a building where dramatic performances take place and the performance art that occurs within it. It comes from the Greek word "theatron" meaning seeing place. Drama refers to the written script and actions of a play. Theatre involves live performance before an audience and includes elements like actors, costumes, and setting. It is a collaborative art form that brings together various roles and occupations to create a live experience for viewers.
Drama began in ancient Greece in the 6th century BC and was used to tell stories through characters interacting via dialogue. The first actor was Thespis, which is where the term "thespian" comes from. Greek dramas used masks so facial expressions could be seen from a distance in large amphitheaters. Tragedy and comedy were the two main forms, with tragedy involving a hero's death and comedy ending happily. Drama later developed in both Western and Eastern cultures through various genres like opera, kabuki theater, and shadow puppet plays.
Theater has evolved significantly throughout history. Ancient Greek theaters featured amphitheaters built into hillsides with semicircular seating for audiences and a central orchestra area for actors and choruses. Notable playwrights included Sophocles, Aristophanes, and Euripides who wrote tragedies and comedies. Pagan theater was communal while Christian theater focused on individual actors on an indoor stage. Shakespeare revolutionized English theater in the 16th century. Modern innovators like Brecht challenged conventions by directly involving audiences in political dramas through techniques like slogans and unconventional staging.
Aristophanes was a famous ancient Greek comic playwright who lived from 446-386 BC in Athens. He was renowned for his satirical comedies that criticized politicians, thinkers, and other cultural figures of his time. Only 11 of his 43 plays have survived. His works provide valuable insights into 5th century BC Athenian politics, society, and culture during the Peloponnesian War. He is best known for plays like The Clouds, The Wasps, and The Frogs, which lampooned Socrates, the Athenian legal system, and tragic poets like Euripides through their clever use of parody, satire, and absurdity.
self explanatory material about Characteristics and structure of comedy. it contains definition of comedy and history and its basis sections into which it is divided. Old comedy , middle comedy. new comedy.
The ancient Greek theatre originated as a competition between poets during festivals honoring Dionysus. It served an educational purpose by addressing flaws in the city and behaviors of Greek citizens. During the Middle Ages, theatre spread to Rome but then declined, seen as less noble than literature. It regained popularity through comic art plays using masks and improvisation. Goldoni modernized Italian theatre by controlling actors and removing improvisation, which had made performances ordinary. Middle-class drama featured bourgeois characters and addressed daily life, misfortunes and aspirations. In the 20th century, theatre was considered a pure art form focused on intense feelings conveyed through the actors' gestures, directed by a director.
This document provides information about drama and its elements. It discusses the history of drama in Western cultures from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times. It also summarizes the history and traditions of drama in India, including Sanskrit drama and modern Urdu drama in India and Pakistan. Drama in Japan is also briefly outlined, focusing on the traditional Noh drama form. The document covers a wide range of topics related to drama across various cultures and time periods.
This document provides information about William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It includes the name and roll number of the student, Merwyn Fernandes, discusses the characters and themes of the play, and notes that the story was inspired by real lovers in Verona, Italy in 1303. It also lists some famous quotes from the play and summarizes the tragic plot involving the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet from feuding families of Montague and Capulet.
Commedia Dell'arte originated in 16th century Italy and featured traveling troupes of actors performing comedic improvised sketches and scenarios. It utilized stock characters with distinctive masks and costumes. Popular troupes like Gelosi and Confidenti performed for royalty and nobility. The performances consisted of music, dance, and dialogue aimed at provoking laughter through scenarios where characters failed to understand each other. Some famous Commedia Dell'arte characters included Pantalone, Brighella, Il Capitano, and Arlecchino.
Aristophanes was a famous Greek playwright who lived from the 440s to 380s BC and wrote 44 comedies, 11 of which still exist. He specialized in a genre known as Old Comedy, which used exaggerated characters, improbable plots, and slapstick humor to comment on important political and social issues of his time, such as the Peloponnesian War. Old Comedy followed a structure including a Prologue, Parode, Agon, Parabasis, Episodes, and Exode and blended ridiculous elements with serious themes, characters, and language.
The document provides background information on poetic techniques such as alliteration, assonance, metaphor, repetition, rhyme, and simile. It then analyzes the lyrics of two songs, "Holland, 1945" by Neutral Milk Hotel and an unspecified song by Remedy, finding examples of these techniques. Students are tasked with listening to the songs, understanding what aspects of the Holocaust they portray through poetic methods, and then creating their own artwork on the topic of the Holocaust using these same techniques.
Elements of Arts as Applied to Western Classical Theatre and Opera.pptxAntonioJeremiahTurza
This document provides an overview of Western classical plays and operas. It begins by outlining the objectives of the lesson, which are for students to define the uniqueness of selected plays and operas through visual representation, appreciate the performances, and answer questions about elements of art. It then provides examples of representative plays from Greek theatre, including Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, Renaissance theatre, such as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and Romantic theatre like Bizet's Carmen. For each, it describes characters, plots, and theatrical elements used like masks, costumes and staging. The document concludes with an activity for students to test their understanding.
The play Noises Off by Michael Frayn has a unique structure as a "play within a play." It follows the production of a fictional play called "Nothing On" and shows both the on-stage performance and the backstage chaos. The first act depicts dress rehearsal, the second act shows what happens backstage during a performance, and the third act returns to the stage near the end of the run when the actors are exhausted. This allows the audience to see the same scenes from different perspectives with increasing levels of comedy and chaos.
This document provides an overview of different play genres and theatrical terms:
- Comedies are designed to be humorous and use elements like wit, unusual characters, and mistaken identities. Common genres include farces, satires, and restoration comedies.
- Tragedies have darker themes like death and contain a tragic flaw that leads to the protagonist's downfall.
- Other genres include historical plays, musical theatre, theatre of cruelty, and theatre of the absurd.
- The document also defines key terms like "play" and discusses Shakespeare's plays which fall into categories of tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances.
The document discusses various artistic depictions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet over time. It describes paintings such as Joseph Mallord William Turner's Queen Mab's Cave, which depicts a scene from Romeo and Juliet referenced in one of the play's most famous monologues. It also discusses Frank Dicksee's 1884 painting of the balcony scene, and Francesco Hayez's 1823 painting "The Last Kiss Given to Juliet by Romeo." Sculptures such as Milton Hebald's bronze statue of the lovers kissing outside a theater are also mentioned. The document analyzes different artistic interpretations of iconic scenes from the tragedy.
The document discusses various artistic depictions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet over time. It describes paintings such as Joseph Mallord William Turner's Queen Mab's Cave, which depicts a scene from Romeo and Juliet referenced in one of the play's most famous monologues. It also discusses Frank Dicksee's 1884 painting of the balcony scene, and Francesco Hayez's 1823 painting "The Last Kiss Given to Juliet by Romeo." Sculptures such as Milton Hebald's bronze statue of the lovers kissing outside a theater are also mentioned. The document analyzes different artistic interpretations of iconic scenes from the tragedy.
The document provides background information on William Shakespeare and his famous play Romeo and Juliet. It discusses that Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in English and authored 38 plays and 154 sonnets. It then summarizes the plot of Romeo and Juliet, focusing on how the two young lovers from feuding families meet and fall in love, but face conflicts from their families that ultimately lead to their tragic deaths, which reconcile the families' feud. The prologue introduces the two households in Verona and foreshadows that the star-crossed lovers from these families will die and end their families' quarrel.
The document discusses opera roles and the different types of singers involved in opera productions. The principals are the main characters who are often guest artists, while the chorus includes twenty female and twenty male singers who either comment on or advance the story. The chorus is what makes opera special. A second document discusses the use of leitmotifs in romantic era operas to emphasize emotions. String and woodwind instruments are used. A third discusses opera as a combination of drama and music where dialogues and arias are sung. Significant opera composers through history are mentioned.
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1. William Shakespeare wrote his famous tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" in 1594, and many authors both before and after have also created similar love stories based on the same plot.
2. The story of Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy, where the Montague and Capulet families feud leads the children of each family, Romeo and Juliet, to fall in love despite their families' hatred.
3. Over 400 years later, Shakespeare's play remains widely performed and adapted into films around the world, with several famous movie versions from the 1930s to present day further popularizing the story of the star-crossed lovers.
The document traces the evolution of theatrical forms from ancient Greek and Roman times to the Renaissance period. In ancient Greece, theaters like the Epidaurus hosted both tragedies and comedies. Roman theaters performed comedies featuring women and had some permanent structures. During the Medieval era, theater was banned in Europe so minstrels performed publicly. William Shakespeare emerged during this period and wrote famous plays like Romeo and Juliet. Ballet also originated. Backdrops and the proscenium arch developed the stage. Tragedies focused on royalty while comedies addressed lower classes. Bizet's opera Carmen tells the story of a soldier seduced by a gypsy and exemplifies works from the Romantic period.
1. Drama originated in ancient Greece and was performed as part of religious festivals honoring gods. The three main genres that developed were tragedy, comedy, and satyr plays.
2. Roman drama expanded on Greek traditions. Important early Roman works were written by Livius Andronicus in 240 BC. In later centuries, religious mystery and miracle plays evolved into more sophisticated drama in England.
3. The height of English Renaissance drama in the 16th-17th centuries included playwrights like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Jonson. Their works drew from Greek/Roman myths and plays and enhanced the image of the ruling monarchy.
Vocal music, especially opera, flourished during the Romantic period as composers sought to express intense emotions through music. Operas explored themes of love, death, and the supernatural. Composers like Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner wrote famous operas that involved elaborate productions and virtuosic singing. Singers had to master different vocal styles, languages, and a wide vocal range to perform these operas. The tradition of opera and vocal music from the Romantic period continues to influence musical productions today.
Romanticism was an artistic movement from 1775-1850 that featured solitary heroes, strong emotions, and individuals apart from society. It emphasized passion, nature, and feelings over reason. Key characteristics included intense passion in love and anguish, daring acts, and brooding poets apart from normal society. Goethe's 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther popularized these tropes and influenced generations of artists. The movement also drew inspiration from imagined ancient poems like those of Ossian that were actually literary forgeries. Operas like Werther and Romeo and Juliet depicted these romantic ideals through stories of doomed lovers and individuals willing to risk death for love.
Drama its origin: growth & development by Suhail Ahmed SolangiSohail Ahmed Solangi
An effort to search the exact history of drama along with its development. This work also includes all the eras of English Literature with its link to Drama.
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The document discusses elements of theater and opera from the Romantic period. It defines opera as a musical composition set to music with arias, recitatives, choruses, etc. sung to orchestral accompaniment. It describes famous Romantic operas like La Traviata by Verdi and Madama Butterfly by Puccini, summarizing their plots. The document also outlines elements of theater like performers, audience, director, design aspects, and text. It discusses musical elements, forms, and terms as well as voice types commonly seen in opera.
This document provides an overview of the history and elements of drama. It begins with ancient Greek and Roman drama, then discusses medieval religious dramas. The Renaissance and Elizabethan eras brought new conventions like soliloquies and asides. Neoclassical drama became more refined. Victorian drama aimed for realism without music. Modern drama experiments with forms and includes multimedia. Philippine drama was influenced by Spanish and American colonizers. The document also defines elements of drama like characters, plot, dialogue and discusses genres like tragedy and comedy.
Drama originated in ancient Greece between 600-200 BC as a form of religious worship to Dionysus. It began as religious chants and songs performed by a chorus and gradually incorporated additional actors and dialogue. During the Elizabethan era in 16th-17th century England, playwrights like Shakespeare and Marlowe flourished. Shakespeare initially wrote in conventional styles but later adapted them to be more natural. Drama can be categorized as opera, pantomime, or creative drama and takes forms like comedy, tragedy, farce, and musical drama. It uses elements like theme, plot, effects, and music.
Week 1 bis 3043 critical appreciation of dramaLajiman Janoory
This document provides an overview of drama as a literary form, including the theories around the origins of drama, definitions of key drama terms like drama, theatre and play, and descriptions of different drama genres like tragedy, comedy, melodrama and more. It also discusses different theatre performance spaces and how they impact the staging of plays.
30.11.20 Understanding Performance - Romanticism in performing artsLouise Douse
The document discusses how Romanticism influenced various performing arts such as theatre, dance, and film acting in the 19th century. Some key influences included focusing on emotions and individual experiences over reason, glorifying nature, and incorporating supernatural elements. In theatre, plays broke conventions to appeal more to emotions. Romantic ballet stories featured themes of love beyond death and supernatural spirits. Melodrama became popular as a theatrical form. Romantic films emphasized expressive acting in dramatic, natural settings.
This document provides background information on William Shakespeare and his famous play Romeo and Juliet. It discusses that Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and wrote renowned plays including comedies, histories and tragedies. Romeo and Juliet is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies and tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. The document also provides context about theater and society in Elizabethan England during Shakespeare's time.
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13. Julian López-Morillas
Director
Julian López-Morillas (Director) has been acting and
directing in the Bay Area for the past four decades. In his
many seasons as Associate Artistic Director at the Berkeley
Shakespeare Festival (now California Shakespeare Theatre)
he directed productions including Pericles, Henry IV Part One,
All’s Well that Ends Well, Timon of Athens and Coriolanus.
Other directing assignments have been with the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, American Players’ Theatre, Berkeley
Jewish Theatre, San Jose Repertory Theatre and Marin
Theatre Company.
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Marin Shakespeare Festival (Romeo and Juliet, The Spanish Tragedy) and the Marin
Theatre Company (The Seafarer).
15. An Epic Rivalry
(See Director's Notes for more details!)
During the Belle Époque (late 1800's), the
European stage was dominated by two
leading ladies: Sarah Bernhardt, and
Eleanora Duse.
These rivals had their passionate
partisans due in large part to their
individual styles.
Sarah charmed audiences with her
beauty, grace, and technique while
Eleonora used "naturalism" from Ibsen
and Chekhov to evoke pity for her deep
passions and tragic view of life from her
patrons.
In London, each diva performed their
own rendition of both Dumas' The Lady of
the Camellias and Sundermann's Heimat
within days of each other - giving George
Bernard Shaw (theatre critic) the
opportunity to weigh in on his preference
of Ms. Duse.
Their rivalry created the actual historical
event on which this play is based. Duse
announced her intentions to portray
Marguerite from Camellias once more -
and Sarah offered her own theatre for the
performance.
16. Styles on Stage
Looking Forward and Backward
Team “Melodrama” Team “Naturalism”
Sarah Bernhardt was
known for her “drama” on
and off stage (e.g. it is
rumored that she slept in
a coffin, and only accepted
payment in gold).
She kept the traditional
techniques of the earlier
1800’s melodrama style of
theatre alive using
heightened emotions,
actions, and vocal
stylings.
Eleonora Duse adopted
the theatre style
spurred by Darwin’s
Origin of the Species
and embodied the
changes in lifestyle and
attitude in the Belle
Époque.
She portrayed
characters sincerity
and inner life
compellingly on stage.
17. The Lady of the Camellias
by Alexandre Dumas, fils
Many grand-dames of the stage
coveted the role of Marguerite –
and both Sarah Bernhardt and
Eleonora Duse portrayed her
during the Belle Époque period.
This tragic love story between
Marguerite (the Lady of the
Camellias – so named for her white
dresses) and her lover Armand
Duval embodied the morals and
struggles of the 19th century.
The character Marguerite was a
“demi-mondaine” (e.g. “kept
woman” by various men) who
suffered from tuberculosis.
During the course of the play,
Armand convinces Marguerite to
turn away from being a courtesan…
However, Armand’s family hopes
and aspirations lead to a tragic
outcome for Armand and his love,
Marguerite…
18. Catching the Conscience
of the Community
[adapted: Shakespeare’s Hamlet - 2.2]
Hamlet’s advice to his players
has never been more relevant…
…for any thing so
overdone is from the purpose of playing, whose end,
both at the first and now, was and is, to hold, as 'twere,
the mirror up to nature;
- Hamlet Act 3.2, 19–22
Tonight, that mirror is turned around.
Life has unexpectedly imitated art.
And herein, we will find new meaning in its message.
Additionally, we’ve made available an addendum
to tonight’s Director’s Notes from
Julian López-Morillas.
You can choose whether or not to reveal the plot’s
surprises…
His wise words begin this way –
After the horror of the events in Paris last
week, I told my producer that I couldn’t think
of a more difficult time to be putting on
The Ladies of the Camellias.
A play set in a theatre in Paris…
RVP invites you to participate.
Simply write a note and place it on our board.
We will show the world that
we have a community of support
for those who have suffered.
19. Donation Forms!
Founded in 1930, Ross Valley
Players is the oldest continually
operating community theatre
West of the Mississippi.
Our productions have been
awarded by Theatre Bay Area
Awards, the San Francisco Bay Area
Theatre Critic’s Circle, and Dean
Goodman.
About Ross Valley Players
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$40,000 during
Ladies of the Camellias?