Week 3
This week’s material was very interesting, it provided a
historical background to theater. When I tend to think of theater, I picture
Broadway and current productions, especially ones I have seen. It is
fascinating to look at how theater originated and really blossomed.
It’s pretty cool how the general structure of traditional
theater has not changed that much. When we look at Elizabethan theater, there
is a stage in the center of a circular structure, with room for the audience
all around. In Spanish theater, there were varying levels of seats which were
occupied by men and women alike, with a platform in the center. The crowds were
enthusiastic and participative. This may have changed in modern times to
applauding post performances, however the concept is still the same.
I also think people have really taken to preserve theater
and it’s history. This is evident in films that retell stories, and even create
spin off scenarios, such as the movie “Shakespeare In Love”.
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