Cscc theatre 1100 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

action - according to Aristotle, a sequence of events linked by cause and effect, with a beginning, middle, and end. The best way to unify a play. The central, unifying conflict and movement through a drama Aesthetic Distance - the separation of audience member from the performance or art work to experience its aesthetic qualities Allegory - symbolic representation of abstract themes through characters, action, and other concrete elements of a play Antagonist - opponent of the protagonist...

Nonmedicated/live theatre - theatre that is not observed through an electronic medium Regional theatres - Permanent, professional, nonprofit theatres offering first-class productions to their audiences. Community theatres - semiprofessional and experienced amateur groups that present plays that appeal to their specific audiences Site specific theatre - theatre presented in a nontraditional setting so that the chosen environment helps illuminate the text Performance art - most often r...