overview: When viewing and responding to a piece of theatre, many…

Question Answered step-by-step overview: When viewing and responding to a piece of theatre, many… overview:When viewing and responding to a piece of theatre, many factors must be taken into account. Please see the list of terms below.  The first two, Observation and Interpretation, deal specifically with an audience member’s interaction with the piece.  An audience member will watch (“observe”) a performance, and based on the meaning they assign to the work (“interpretation”), they will respond in some emotional way. Many factors go into forming an audience member’s interpretation of a piece, such as: Is the performance believable (does this seem like an authentic action, based on the context of the play/film?) Do the actor’s choices (movements, language, tone) feel appropriate for the character they are portraying? Does the performance attempt to represent a reality, or is it presenting something that is different from what we would understand as reality? What stylistic elements (scenery, costumes, language, music, etc) help reinforce this presentational/representational element? How do they do that? What is the intent of the piece…why did the creator make this performance the way that they did?All of these elements combine, interact with our personal taste as an audience member, and result in an emotional response.  “I Loved it!”  “I Hated It!”  “That was Stupid!”  “Whuuuuuuhh????”The purpose of this assignment is to apply these concepts to the following short film.  I do not want you to start out by saying “I thought this film was great!” or “I Hated it!”  Your personal taste-based response will be included, but this will be the final element of this assignment.  Before telling me how you responded to what you have watched, I am interested in an objective analysis, based on the concepts outlined here, showcasing all of the elements that helped to shape your response.Observation – recognition of what is physically happening on stage.Interpretation – The meaning an audience member assigns to what they have seen.Believability – Audience acceptance of the authenticity of character and actionActor Choices – How the performer embodies the character physically, vocally, and emotionally, including such things as gesture, facial expression, movement, vocal quality, and emotional expressionsRepresentational – attempts to represent reality on stagePresentational – Emphasizes theatricality. Does not attempt to create “real life” on stage.Style – Manner of expression and methods of on-stage behavior. Artistic Intent – The purpose of a production, such as to entertain, to shock, to persuade, to comfort. In establishing the intent of the artists, an audience member can more effectively evaluate how well the production achieved its goals.Taste – The personal inclination and preferences of the beholder of an aesthetic experienceWatch the following film:&@ – Hamlet:  https://youtu.be/8cmDLsvzJiIIn 750 words, answer the following questions:1-Based on your Observation, what is your initial Interpretation of the film?2-Describe three examples of Believability, Actor Choices or Character Interactions that particularly grabbed your attention.3-In terms of the design choices, were the scenic and costume elements Representational, or Presentational in nature? How did the choice of design aesthetic affect your interpretation of the film? 4-Identify, describe, and comment on the film’s sense of Style.5-Based on your analysis, what do you feel is the Artistic Intent of the film?6Specifically referring to your own Taste, share your overall view of the film.           Arts & Humanities Writing THEA 110 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)