Political Theatre
Theatre isn’t just a form of art, but can also be used to communicate. It could represent the possibilities and help people see what’s really going on in the world. For over a hundred years, political theatre has been able to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. The stage has always existed as a place where political problems can be analyzed. The most satisfying part of theater is when it makes you think and has people expressing their thoughts about the performance for days or years later. Admired playwrights – Bertolt Brecht, Shakespeare, Arthur Miller – all created political plays that shocked audiences. Political work is going to continue to being set up on the stage on account of the theater …show more content…
The story shows issues of social division, power, and morals. One Nation Under tells the story of “Judge Arlene Stanton's attempts to become a Supreme Court justice and to get her son out of contract work in Iraq. (Reich)” Personal, political, and professional problems emerge when Stanton’s son voluntarily picks a job in Iraq. “There are any number of things to praise about this production. Andrea Lepcio’s script is tight and well-written. In a very short time it manages to deal with race, sexuality, class struggles, and politics - national, international, and family. (Harrison)” The play is informative, “funny at times, and shows both conservative and liberal viewpoints. (Bracco)” A story that calls attention to a familiar human experience is a very crucial element when trying to engage an audience. And this is why One Nation Under is a successful political tragedy. “‘If I structured a heroic character that fell, I felt that people could relate to that as a human story,’ she says. (Bracco)” Politics is always going to be a part of how we experience our lives. From the neighborhoods we occupy, the food we eat, the system we are educated in, and to the materials we do or don’t have. It only makes sense for the plays to reflect on these real-world
Theatre isn’t just a form of art, but can also be used to communicate. It could represent the possibilities and help people see what’s really going on in the world. For over a hundred years, political theatre has been able to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. The stage has always existed as a place where political problems can be analyzed. The most satisfying part of theater is when it makes you think and has people expressing their thoughts about the performance for days or years later. Admired playwrights – Bertolt Brecht, Shakespeare, Arthur Miller – all created political plays that shocked audiences. Political work is going to continue to being set up on the stage on account of the theater …show more content…
The story shows issues of social division, power, and morals. One Nation Under tells the story of “Judge Arlene Stanton's attempts to become a Supreme Court justice and to get her son out of contract work in Iraq. (Reich)” Personal, political, and professional problems emerge when Stanton’s son voluntarily picks a job in Iraq. “There are any number of things to praise about this production. Andrea Lepcio’s script is tight and well-written. In a very short time it manages to deal with race, sexuality, class struggles, and politics - national, international, and family. (Harrison)” The play is informative, “funny at times, and shows both conservative and liberal viewpoints. (Bracco)” A story that calls attention to a familiar human experience is a very crucial element when trying to engage an audience. And this is why One Nation Under is a successful political tragedy. “‘If I structured a heroic character that fell, I felt that people could relate to that as a human story,’ she says. (Bracco)” Politics is always going to be a part of how we experience our lives. From the neighborhoods we occupy, the food we eat, the system we are educated in, and to the materials we do or don’t have. It only makes sense for the plays to reflect on these real-world