Why do we need theatre?
Fri, 15 June 2001, 01:46 pmrenee7 posts in thread
Why do we need theatre?
Fri, 15 June 2001, 01:46 pmMy name is Renee, and I am studying Drama as part of the HSC. For my individual project in this subject, I will be doing a research report, which will focus on the research of theatre itself, and on the question "Why do we need theatre?"I was wondering anyone would be interested in answering some questions, as I am looking at gaining a broad perspective, from a range of people, in a range of fields. These questions would include:
What is theatre?
What is it's purpose?
What do we value about theatre?
How is it affected by film and TV?
Is Film and TV a form of theatre? Why or why not?
Is sport theatre? How does this effect live theatre?
How is theatre surviving in the 21st Century?
How do you get more people to see it?
If there is anyone out there who'd be interested in answering these questions, I'd really appreciate it!!
Thanks!
P.S. You can be completley honest - I'd really like to know what you think!
What is theatre?
What is it's purpose?
What do we value about theatre?
How is it affected by film and TV?
Is Film and TV a form of theatre? Why or why not?
Is sport theatre? How does this effect live theatre?
How is theatre surviving in the 21st Century?
How do you get more people to see it?
If there is anyone out there who'd be interested in answering these questions, I'd really appreciate it!!
Thanks!
P.S. You can be completley honest - I'd really like to know what you think!
RE: Why do we need theatre?
Sat, 23 June 2001, 08:52 pmWalter Plinge
What is theatre?
A fish bowl with people in. By selectively learning to enjoy and appreciate the various pieces presented, we can choose to be entertained, questioned, threatened or challenged, all within the safe realisation that " It is not real" - or is it...
What is it's purpose?
To stimulate and enthuse audience members into reacting with it.
To make the Government an aweful lot of moneyÂ…. - Get Art-Facts from the Aussi Council, it is great readingÂ…
What do we value about theatre?
Not enough. Although it acts as an incubator for all of the film and television talent in the world ( Pam Anderson aside) it has lost it's place as one of modern day Australia's primary leisure time activities.
How is it affected by film and TV?
I believe that they have a symbiotic relationship, however the balance is critical and may well be moving in the wrong direction.
Is Film and TV a form of theatre? Why or why not?
Yes due to the answer to the first question.
Is sport theatre? How does this effect live theatre?
No, sport is a competative process, not a philosophical or experiential entity.
How is theatre surviving in the 21st Century?
By being very commercial at the top end of town and very exciting and daring with the small productions.
How do you get more people to see it?
Market the experience. As Bill Mason used to say " Everyone sells sausages, the trick is to sell the sizzle." This is true and by encouraging people to participate in large scale shows and small adventurous stuff, it will survive, if in a modified form.
A fish bowl with people in. By selectively learning to enjoy and appreciate the various pieces presented, we can choose to be entertained, questioned, threatened or challenged, all within the safe realisation that " It is not real" - or is it...
What is it's purpose?
To stimulate and enthuse audience members into reacting with it.
To make the Government an aweful lot of moneyÂ…. - Get Art-Facts from the Aussi Council, it is great readingÂ…
What do we value about theatre?
Not enough. Although it acts as an incubator for all of the film and television talent in the world ( Pam Anderson aside) it has lost it's place as one of modern day Australia's primary leisure time activities.
How is it affected by film and TV?
I believe that they have a symbiotic relationship, however the balance is critical and may well be moving in the wrong direction.
Is Film and TV a form of theatre? Why or why not?
Yes due to the answer to the first question.
Is sport theatre? How does this effect live theatre?
No, sport is a competative process, not a philosophical or experiential entity.
How is theatre surviving in the 21st Century?
By being very commercial at the top end of town and very exciting and daring with the small productions.
How do you get more people to see it?
Market the experience. As Bill Mason used to say " Everyone sells sausages, the trick is to sell the sizzle." This is true and by encouraging people to participate in large scale shows and small adventurous stuff, it will survive, if in a modified form.