Mariinsky Theatre

backstory for many of the characters and does little to establish their motives and psyche. Brandishing a pink feather duster, an explosion of fuchsia cavorts into the space from behind a grey panel: a welcome contrast to the ashen hues of the theatre. She begins to dust the panels chirpily, as her son, seated at a laptop computer, heralds her arrival with a nasally…

The performance at the American Players Theatre portrays the racist theme well through the emotionally based acting, which makes the racist ideals portrayed by the characters appear believable. An example of the racist theme occurs near the end of the play when Othello himself says, “Yet I'll not…

The three articles I selected to analyze from the New York times are “‘Grease’ in a Nairobi High School: Saheem Ali on His First Time Directing” by Shahem Ali, “Broadway’s Bathroom problem: Have to go? Hurry up, or Hold it” by Michael Paulson and “Using Shakespeare to Ease the Trauma of War” by Laura Collins-Hughes. In “Using Shakespeare to Ease the Trauma of War” Hughes characterizes the significance of theater for veterans in post war conditions. Paulson addresses the issue about bathrooms in…

The simialrites between the production and the video is the actor will be walking the audience into his perspective of life and thinking deeply about it. As a movie producer, I will create a production starring Denzel Washington and a couple of extras about a man's seven stages of life which is an interpretation of William Shakespeare's "Seven ages of Man" scene in his play "As You. Like It". The story will be placed in a thrust theater stage as Denzel acts seven stages of life through the help…

Culture has often been a reflection and commentary of history through entertainment outlets such as moves, plays, or music. Common examples include Imitation Game and Hamilton: An American Musical. The Jewish culture has famously been depicted in two theatrical performances, describing life in the twentieth century. The musical. Fiddler on the Roof. takes place during Tsarist Russia in Anatevka, a small Russian village. The story centers on Tevye, a Jewish villager, as he struggles with…

become an equity actor was that so I could become one if I was ever driven or skilled enough to do so. So truthfully this project was something that I needed to do and I said why not do it for a grade if I’m going to do all this work. The thing about theatre and being an actor that has always truly intrigued me was that, it allowed me to step away from the real world and pretend that I was not who I was actually. I could pretend that I was god, a king, a newspaper reporter or a…

innovations of this era? Throughout the romantic ballet era (1830-1850) new theatrical innovations were introduced which revolutionised the theatre going experience for both dancer and the audience.Before the Romantic Era the theatres were lit by houselights which remained on throughout whole performances. When gas lighting was invented and brought into the theatres it became a major feature. During a performance, gas lighting took a more predominant role, whilst house lights were dimmed,…

Playwright, Arthur Miller, in his play, “Death of a Salesman,” illustrates the what he considers the American dream through the words and actions of Biff Loman. Mr. Miller's purpose is to utilize Biff Loman to represent the realistic and fantastic side of the American dream, by adopting a recognitional tone in order to create a moment of realization that appeals to the audience's own sense of emotions and perspective about life. Biff begins his speech by using precise and symbolic diction…

Tulane University’s production of Storm Still, written in 2015 by Gabrielle Reisman, ran from Wednesday, November 9th through Sunday, November 13th. Directed by Jessica Podewell, the play offered a glimpse into the lives of three young women as they manage their father’s estate after his death. As the women sort through their father’s belongings, they remember that as children, they often acted out Shakespeare’s King Lear, and they decide to revisit the game. While the play is mainly a moment…

Artist Review Handsome Little Devils Summer is the season for outdoor art festivals. One of the most popular in our area is the Blue Creek Arts Festival which is usually held the first weekend in July. Artists apply from all across the US and are hand selected only to seat a mere 250 coveted spots. Each booth is a celebration of outstanding, unique creativity. All medias are…