Dramatic Arts

This document summarises "The Island" (by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona) according to the structure, characters, language, acting style, themes and issues, staging, and relevance, audience appeal and intentions. Under these headings it is separated under the concept, influences of the concept, explanation of the concept, and examples within the text (multiple overlapping examples so that you can memorise a few and work from there). Perfect for IEB use, and anyone who needs to unde...

This summary (in the form of several tables and bullet point lists) gives all the important information regarding Epic Theatre; this includes Epic Theatre concepts/characteristics, dramatic analysis (structure, language, characters, themes, and symbols and metaphors) of The Caucasian Chalk Circle in relation to Epic Theatre, as well as a presentational analysis (staging, costumes, props, propgestus, lighting, music, set design, acting style, actor-audience relationship, and rehearsal techniques)...

This summary (in the form of a mind map) gives all the important information regarding Post-Modernism; this includes terminology, characteristics, theatrical production techniques, and how it relates to South African Theatre (it also summarises the aim and method of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission). Alongside this theoretical summary, the play, "Ubu and the Truth Commission", is also summarised in accordance with Post-Modernism and it includes the stylistic and historical influences, the...