Essays on Art

The Nutcracker is a ballet story based on a fairy tale by E.T.A Hoffman that was established in 1891. Over the generations the ballet has been acted on numerous occasions mainly in the holidays, portraying its importance in the world of theatre and arts. The overall theme encompasses on the...

In this play, the main tool used by Park is the "rest", a tool derived from the influence of jazz in order to depict a structure where the Black Americans scuffle against an imperceptible power of coercion. This rest found in every few lines does not allow the characters to...

The Plot The plot is the first element of drama, and it represents the events of the drama. The plot reveals the journey, quest and the desires of the characters and keeps the audience engaged in the entire play. The plot helps to build the relationships and develop trust with the...

Some of the key elements of a dramatic structure include the following; Plot- It outlines the basic storyline of the play thereby showing what happens in a play. Themes- It help in developing the main ideas in a play thereby allowing the audience to draw some lessons from whole story. Characters- In drama,...

The Early Civilization The early civilization, the prehistoric, Aegean, Near East, Roman, and Egyptian tried to represent the human form in their art in different ways. The representation was aimed at illustrating their culture, belief and the world around them. They used artworks such as drawing, painting, and sculpturing to demonstrate...

The Fascinating World of Scenography The article on scenography is the most fascinating compared to other pieces. According to it, scenography refers to all the rudiments that facilitate enhancement of theatrical and presentation atmosphere in acting centers. Elements that create a conducive acting atmosphere involve lighting, sound, set, and the design...

While globalization and changes in social standpoints While globalization and changes in social standpoints have greatly influence theatre, it is agreed that the two aspects are linked to diversity and multiculturalism. Performance of theatre is a universal cultural phenomenon experienced in every society around the world. The fact that human beings...

Normally, performance is thought of as a form of entertainment and art. However, in reality, people have been performing throughout in our social world.  For instance, in the professional situations, individuals have been playing roles and presenting carefully prepared images to other people. They have mastered the art of presenting...

Sketch Comedy and Improv Sketch comedy and improv are works of art which are often theatre-based. They, however, have a few differences, the first one being that sketch comedy revolves around a script, whereas improv is unplanned. While characters in sketch comedy know what follows during the event of the production,...

The play “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” by William Shakespheare was written in the 1590’s. It is a romantic comedy that explores the adventures of four lovers, their interaction with fairies in a moonlit forest, and Duke and Duchess (Muir, 176). Notably, the reflection of the Elizabethan England is highly present...

Has the Maukingbird Theatre Company Had Success in Creating Innovative Gay-Themed Theatre? The production has been successful in creating innovation in gay themed theatre, evidenced in its award-winning projects. It has also had collaborations with other talented artists who perform and instruct the students on theatre production. The company also provides...

Theater reflects and influences the society in various ways. One significant way, through which theater reflects the community, is by showing the challenges facing a changing society. Changes can be inevitable from time to time. A society like Reading, where most of the people have been depending on their work...