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Performance Styles in Theatre
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Looking at the differences between the 2 different style of theatre
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representational
drama
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Performance Styles in Theatre
PRESENTATIONAL
Actor’s acknowledge the audience by breaking the fourth wall
Theatrical (dramatic and often exaggerated)
No attempt to hide that there is an actor on stage, performing for an audeince
What can you look for?
Direct Address (Narrator)
Multiple time frames (flash back/cross cutting)
Tableaux (freeze frames)
Transformation (changing characters)
Exaggerated and stylized movement
HOODS
REPRESENTATIONAL
Actors give an illusion that the audience is watching a representation of life.
This style of acting is mostly in realistic plays
Actor’s do not acknowledge the audience
What can you look for?
Fourth wall is established (audience)
Linear narrative (clear beginning, middle and end)
Actors wear authentic costumes
Realistic set and props used
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