My Love for Theatre Essay

“Capitol Theatre is at the former site of the Belmore Markets. The latter, built by George McRae (Architect) and Norman Selfe (structural engineer) in 1891, but was commercially unsuccessful due to its location, being too far from Darling Harbour. The old site was rebuilt as a theatre in 1928.” Since the early 19th century when this section of land was used by settlers as a market place for manufacture and hay, hence its name, “Haymarket”. The building initially functioned as “Belmore Markets”…

Illinois. Growing up full of energy, his parents placed him in community theatre classes at the age of six. At his very first exposure to the theatre world he instantly fell in love with performing for people. He never questioned himself or his love of performing. He just doesn't know how to…

Upon starting this course, theatre to me was just an act put on in a room for an audience. As I began this class, theatre became much more. I was able to understand that theatre is not just an act put on in a room for an audience, yet it is a well thought out production between directors and actors to ensure the audience is getting the best show possible from any angle in the theatre. Theatre also is a form of art and tells a story through acting, singing, and dancing in the background of ethics…

The Manhattan Theatre Club is an extremely prestigious acting company that works both on and off Broadway in New York City. In my interview conducted over the phone with the Assistant Education Director, Amy Harris, I was able to gather a substantial amount of information about the company, like how it functions and how to get a job with the company. The Manhattan Theatre Club started as an Off-Off Broadway company and since 1970 has grown into one of the most acclaimed theatre organizations in…

held at the Second Stage Theatre at 7:30 PM. I have never been one to go to plays very often so my opinion over the performance might not be as accurate as others. Growing up I’ve always been into math and physics, the fact that both subjects are supported by logical fact is why I was attracted to them as subjects I would prefer to study. However, this play left an impression on me that completely changed my entire viewpoint of what the theatre is. Throughout the play my emotions ranged from…

From a young age, I've always known that musical theatre was the profession for me as I was an exceedingly theatrical youngster in every sense. Listening to every cast recording iTunes had to offer, seeing plays as frequently as humanly possible, and keeping myself up to date on the latest new plays and musicals coming to Broadway (and beyond). It was not until my first production (Willy Wonka Jr) when I realized that this theatre thing was pretty exciting and had the ability to spark something…

two of many productions that have been put on by The Gainesville Theatre Alliance. The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a widely known alliance between The University of North Georgia and Brenau University. During this year’s February festival taking place on February 9th through the 20th, the alliance produced the thrilling tale of Dracula and the inspirational musical of the love story of Once on This Island. The Gainesville Theatre Alliances stage adaption of Dracula was based of of the works…

‘’A musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines song, spoken dialogue , acting, and dancing. The story and emotional content of a musical-humor, pathos, love, anger-are communicated through the words, music movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Although musical theatre overlaps with other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance given to the music as compared with the dialogue, movement and…

Night. I originally read this play in my Theatre class, and then I later attended the production put on by students at UNI. The plot of the story consisted of a love triangle between the characters Viola, also known as Cesario; Orsino, a nobleman; and Olivia, a wealthy lady. Viola disguised herself as Cesario in order to earn money since it was against social norms for women to have jobs during that time period, and she worked for Orsino whom she fell in love with. Meanwhile, Orsina had…

tickets were included with the tuition for my online theater class. I recently moved to Tennessee from Washington DC and had never seen a production at this particular theatre. My initial impression of the theatre was delightful. I felt a warm and comfortable feeling as I entered into the theatre lobby. I was extremely surprised that the theatre allowed food and beverages into the area where the production was taking place, as I have never been to a theatre that allowed that. I thought at…