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Performance Review
Two options:
Home: A Dogs Tale
A play for children
Thursday, Sept. 20th 7pm at CPA
Farragut North
Nov. 7th-10th 7:30pm at The
Playhouse Theatre.
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Chapter 2:The Audience and Criticism
The Audience completes the creativeprocess
Key concepts in the audience response:
Perception
Interpretation Intention
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Key Concepts
Perception: the audiences experience of theperformance
Interpretation: how the audience derives meaningfrom the performance
Intention: what the artists (director, playwright, etc.)try to communicate to the audience through the
performanceAre the artists intentions always the same as the
interpretation of the audience?
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The audiences interpretation may or maynot match the artists intentions
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Watching a Performance
Theatrical Performance versus Film
Theatre and Film differ in numerous ways,including how the audience experiences these twotypes of performance.
What are some of the ways that VIEWING atheatrical performance is different than watching afilm?
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Watching a Performance
Theatrical Performance
OccasionGenerally, theatre is considered more of a formal orspecial occasion than film.
Tickets
Generally, reservations must be made well inadvance.
SeatingSeating is often reserved, with your assigned seatnumber appearing on your ticket.
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Watching a Performance
Theatrical Performance
CreditsCredits and other information about the productionare on a printed program, given to the audience asthey enter the theatre.
Setting/SceneryThe setting or scenery is often fully viewable before thestart of the performance.
Additionally, scenery may or may not be realistic - acommon convention of theatrical performance.
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Watching a Performance
Theatrical Performance
IntermissionsTheatrical performances often include one or moreintermissions. At intermission, the audience is free toleave the theatre space briefly.
FocusUnlike film, where the audiences focus is directed by
the camera, theatrical performance enables eachaudience member to choose where to look and for howlong. Theatrical artists employ techniques to guide theaudiences focus; but ultimately, each audiencemember chooses what and how to watch.
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Watching a Performance
Theatrical Performance versus Film
Quality Theatre Film
Occasion Special/Formal Regular/InformalTickets Reserved Purchase just beforeSeating Reserved Open
Credits In program before Credits roll after
Setting Often visible prior Hidden prior
Scenery May not be realistic Usually realisticIntermission Yes No
Audience Focus Viewers choice Determined by camera
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Who is the Audience?
Audiences vary significantly inseveral ways:
Aesthetic Tastes Education
Economic Status
Race
Age Culture
Community
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Influence of Audiences on Theatrical
Production
The choice of whatis performed
The style in which the production is performed The way in which the production is marketed The duration of the run; how many performances
are given
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What do YOU think?
1. What are some reasons why producers andtheatres should consider the intended audiencewhen selecting and offering theatrical
performances?2. What might happen if such consideration is NOT
given?
3. Suppose a particular theatres main audience is
composed of white, upper middle class patrons.What are some of the issues that might arise if thistheatre tries to attract new audiences, such asHispanics or gays and lesbians?
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Influence of Audiences on Theatrical
ProductionOngoing Questions for Theatres:
How many audiences do we wish to
attract/serve? How can we meet the differing interests of these
multiple audiences?
Theatre cannot exist without audiences.Sensitivity to varying audience tastes and interests isessential to achieving a diversified theatre.
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Divide into FOUR GROUPS
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IN CLASS ACTIVITY
As a group, imagine yourselves as a theatre company
with a modestoperating budget . You have the
Playhouse as your performance venue.
Consider your location Consider your audience
Pick a season for your company andjustify:
The choice of whatis performed. Why this play?
The way in which the production is marketed. Towhom and how?
The duration of the run. How many performances?
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The Audience and Critical Perspective
3-Step Process for Evaluating the Theatrical Experience:
1. One experiences the performance
2. One analyzes the performance3. One communicatesones response to another
This process reveals information about our personal tastesor aesthetics, by illuminating our thoughts and feelings.
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The Critic
Criticism = the act of making judgments
The 3 Basic Concerns of the Critic:
1. Understanding: What were the artists trying to do?
2. Effectiveness: How well did they do it?
3. Ultimate Worth: How valuable was the experience?
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Making Connections
How do you define for yourself what makes a production
satisfying or not? To answer this question, consider a
play or perhaps a movie that youve seen and your
response to it.
Make a list of 5 pros and 5 cons about theproduction.
Write a short review using your list as a basicoutline.