Realism is a style of theater that began around the late 1800s and was popular through the 1900s. In it, the goal of Realist theater was to capture the day to day lives of average people, and capture their daily lives and events that occurred within their days, rather than what theater before this tended… Continue reading Entry #3 By Alan Vara “NightHawks”
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Entry By Alejandro, Kabuki theater
Kabuki theatre is a traditional Japanese performance of singing and dancing. It has been a significant theater practice in Japan for four centuries. The actors will wear fancy, decorative costumes and heavy makeup. The story is told through music and dancing. Many people, especially men, during the Endo Era enjoyed watching these performances. It is… Continue reading Entry By Alejandro, Kabuki theater
Entry By Alejandro, Why weren’t women allowed to act in Shakespeare’s plays
Plays in the early few decades were all played by men. There were no women in any part of the production. People at that time they say women professionally acting on stage was inappropriate. Over time women started to play male roles in plays since men and boys played female roles. It was very controversial… Continue reading Entry By Alejandro, Why weren’t women allowed to act in Shakespeare’s plays
Entry By Alejando Bunkaru
Bunraku is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre that uses life-sized puppets with narrative chanting and shamisen music, a traditional Japanese string instrument. These plays are based on past centuries’ tales or legends with themes that conflict between social obligations and human emotions. The puppets are the most unusual in the world due to the intricate… Continue reading Entry By Alejando Bunkaru
Casseus Catalog 2: The Erhu
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export. (Second half of 19th century; Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Image: 4/12/2013). Female Musician Playing the Erhu. Retrieved from https://library-artstor-org.ccny-proxy1.libr.ccny.cuny.edu/asset/AWSS35953_35953_41353926
Fictional Theatre Review and Reflection Rationale by Gianna Maurer
Fictional Theater Review November 11, 1611 Dear Diary, I am so honored to be seeing the latest Shakespeare play tonight! It is called The Tempest, what an interesting name! I am wearing my finest dress. The play is being performed at the Globe Theater. Luckily it is a beautiful day outside, so the show should… Continue reading Fictional Theatre Review and Reflection Rationale by Gianna Maurer
Theater Review by Alan Vara: “West Side Story” (1961)
I was unable to score tickets to certain performances on campus, they were either at times that I don’t usually leave home like at seven pm or I had class when they occurred. Instead I will review West Side Story (1961) a movie adaptation based on a play by Arthur Laurents West side story is… Continue reading Theater Review by Alan Vara: “West Side Story” (1961)
Entry by Noushin Khan: Harlequin
During the 18th century, a popular form of theater that was loved by many in Italy and soon popularized throughout Europe was commedia dell’arte. This form of theater was produced through ensemble acting which is a style of theater performance that focuses collectively on multiple actors working together to create a story rather than an… Continue reading Entry by Noushin Khan: Harlequin
Theatre Review by DeAsia Samuels: “The Phantom of the Opera”
I managed to score tickets for The Phantom of the Opera during its closing season this year for February 7, 2023, done at the Majestic Theatre, originally based on a book by Gaston Leroux put to music by Andrew Lloyd-Webber. The musical focuses on the mysterious story of the “Phantom of the Opera,” a man… Continue reading Theatre Review by DeAsia Samuels: “The Phantom of the Opera”
Entry by Pedro Rivas: Globe Theater Model
The Globe Theater Model is a 3D representation of the famous theater where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed. The model is made of paper and can be constructed by following the instructions provided. The Globe Theater was a significant cultural institution in Elizabethan England, and this model offers a glimpse into the theater and… Continue reading Entry by Pedro Rivas: Globe Theater Model
