Theater superstitions and rituals still exist in modern acting companies, such as not mentioning the name of Macbeth inside a theater. Other superstitions include using fake props, avoiding certain colors, and saying “break a leg” instead of “good luck.” Ghosts also play a part in some superstitions, such as leaving a “ghost light” on center […]
A theater makeup artist enhances actors’ features and creates characters through cosmetics. They must understand lighting and may specialize in airbrushing or special effects makeup. Professional training and experience are necessary for success. A theater makeup artist is responsible for helping actors excel on stage or, in some cases, on film. This may include enhancing […]
The stage adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan premiered in 2013, but only hit Broadway in 2017 after interest in the novel increased due to “alternative facts” and Donald Trump’s presidency. The production is described as an assault on the senses with extreme violence causing some viewers to faint, vomit, […]
John Steinbeck developed the unique literary form of the stage novella, which is a novel that feels like a play and is intended to be adapted for the stage. Of Mice and Men is an example of this form. The novella is usually full of dialogue and action and is approximately the same length as […]
The Theater of the Absurd is a mid-20th century movement characterized by plays with gibberish dialogue, unrealistic storylines, and no intrinsic meaning. Samuel Beckett, Eugene Ionesco, Arthur Adamov, Jean Genet, Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard, Edward Albee, and Jean Tardieu are considered leaders of the movement. The movement began as an experimental theater in Paris and […]
Theater of alienation, also known as epic or dialectical theater, uses live performance to comment on social and political issues. Bertolt Brecht created the concept, using techniques such as breaking conventions and using unrealistic sets and props to keep the audience focused on the ideas rather than the characters. The goal is for the audience […]
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