Essays on Performing Arts

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African Masquerades: The Spirits Behind The Masks

2 pages / 1118 words

Introduction Masks, along with other African artwork, transcend time while communicating the spiritual legacy of the African people and their culture. African masks are a fundamental part of masquerades and have the ability to allow transition by crossing a liminal space. Henry John Drewal’s article,...

African Masquerades

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Masquerades Importance in African Culture

7 pages / 3195 words

African culture holds rituals and customs very highly, among these rituals were the masquerades. Masquerade is commonly mistaken for secular or entertainment purposes but for African culture, the masquerade was used for spiritual or ancestral representations and is a big element in the African culture....

African Masquerades

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The Impact of The Rite of Spring on Contemporary Dance

4 pages / 1810 words

In 1913 The Rite of Spring caused a riot, it was a performance no one had ever seen before. It all began where Stravinsky created a piece of music in 1910 called the Firebird for Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes. Nikolai Roerich was a Russian...

Ballet Dance

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Analysis of The Methods and Approaches in Theatre Historiography

4 pages / 1729 words

Until well into the 1960s, the terms ‘theatre studies’ and ‘theatre history’ were largely synonymous, because the first and major concern of the new subject was the theatrical past. However, today theatre history is certainly not the exclusive field of teaching and research, historical study...

Historiography Theatre World History

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Analysis of The Styles of Children’s Theatre

2 pages / 757 words

Children’s Theatre is a mix form of theatre that includes a mixture of styles. The form of a Children’s Theatre show is a mixture of many styles working together to generate Dramatic Meaning. A fairy tale is a traditional story written specifically for children that...

Children Fairy Tale Theatre

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The Biography of Misty Copeland, The First Black Woman at The Royal Ballet

1 page / 537 words

When Misty Copeland was a child, she loved to compose her own dance with Mariah Carey songs. As she grew older, her talent about dance more brighter. This is the reason why she became to the captain of Dana drill team when she going to...

African American Culture Ballet Biography

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Theatre in The Era of Elizabethan England

1 page / 539 words

Elizabeth the 1st (1533–1603) was born of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. A woman with fiery red hair and pale skin who was just as charming if not more then her father before her. She is most recognized for her victory over the Spanish...

Elizabethan Times England Theatre

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The Role of Slavery and Immigration in The Production of American Musical Theatre

1 page / 495 words

The idea that “The American musical sprung from slavery and immigration” certainly has its merits when examining the main currents in the American musical prior to 1942, as influences from minstrel shows and the influx of immigration introduced new performance styles and subject matters to...

Immigration to America Slavery in The World Theatre

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The Analysis of The Play "A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt

3 pages / 1287 words

A Man for All Seasons, written by Robert Bolt, revolves around a character named Sir Thomas More. In a world full of people who define themselves by the route society lays out for them, More stands out because of his strong morals and catholic beliefs....

A Man For All Seasons Theatre

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Must Attend Events in Austin if You Love The Theatre

1 page / 606 words

Introduction: It’s very great to make some fun at times because there are many ways to make life easy and enjoyable no matter how you work, in this case one of the ways to catch fun is to attend some events you really love. However,...

Event Theatre

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Some Facts About Ancient Theatre

3 pages / 1414 words

The supply Of theater could be traced proper again once more to 8500 BCE when custom, rites and tribal dances of passing functioned as rejoice, unique forms of interactions meant to represent, and in addition create consciousness of setting and their very own lives. Ritual...

Theatre World History

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The Main Reasons for The Growing Success of Theatre

2 pages / 932 words

It is clear to see that new purpose built structures were a big reason for the success of theatres, however both patronage and the rise in wealth throughout London at the time rival them for the main reason for the growing popularity of theatres.The first...

Theatre

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Theater in The Roman World

2 pages / 709 words

Spectacle has been a necessary portion of existence from the whole planet. Some kinds of spectacle–aristocratic funerals, triumphal processions, together with banquets, corresponding to –shot as a result of their background the metropolis. The others had been saved at purposebuilt spectator buildings: theatres corresponding to...

Rome Theatre

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Greek Theatre Architecture

1 page / 546 words

The Evolution of Early Theaters The early theaters were designed by the Greeks, allowing people to witness performances of comedy, tragedy, and satyr plays. This concept was spread across the Aegean, making theaters a prominent feature of the landscape in many cities. The Romans further...

Architecture Theatre

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Review of "The Arrival of The Actress" by Elizabeth Howe

1 page / 426 words

This week, I chose to read Elizabeth Howe’s article “The Arrival of the Actress”. The portion of the article that stood out to me the most was the discussion regarding the fact that there has been great deal of confusion as to exactly what solidified...

Theatre Tragedy

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History of The Performance of Ballet and Indlamu Dance in South Africa

3 pages / 1422 words

Ballet and traditional Zulu Indlamu dance come from vastly different origins but both are traced back to the 17th century and started from royalty. When colonisation occurred in South Africa, ballet was brought. Even though Indlamu dance was created in South Africa, Ballet was the...

Ballet Dance South Africa

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Comparative Analysis of Japanese and Western Theater

2 pages / 975 words

Theater has been apart of history for many years and has had big influences. It is obvious that American and Japanese culture are very different. Where there are differences there are also some similarities that might be surprising. The one thing about theater that is...

Japanese Culture Theatre Western Culture

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Musical Theatre Personal Statement

1 page / 489 words

I am very eager to study musical theatre at university with likeminded people because I have a keen interest in the subject and I am hoping to persue a full career in the performing arts. I am hoping to gain a broad understanding of the...

Personal Statement Theatre

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Australian Theatre Description

2 pages / 969 words

Within the Australian Theatre, David Williamson and Alex Buzo used provoking images and ideas to confront the cultural issues that Australia faces with the use of distinctly Australian stereotypes and issues. Using the ‘ocker’ persona of Australia as well as societies power of masculinity over...

Australia Theatre