I agree with the idea of revolution being affiliated to theatre. I feel as if most of chapter 16
had an underlying aspect to it which regarded theatre being somewhat, close to
a revolution. To start, my notes consisted of things that were mainly focused
on future theatrical changes and movements that had gone on through some recent
centuries.
Firstly, I had written
about the homosexual groups in the past that were closely tied to drama. I felt
as if the book was focusing on a lot of different ‘types’ and ‘groups’ in the
world that aren’t necessarily ‘normal.’ Not saying that homosexual people aren’t
normal, it’s just a little bit out-of-the-ordinary.
What does this have to
do with theatre?
It has everything to do
with theatre! Theatre is probably the one place a gay person can go to without
being judged or being called ‘gay’ or ‘queer.’ Of course, I do know that people
nowadays are a lot more intolerant towards racist or homosexual-hating people
but I think you get my point.
What else do you mean
by theatre being close to a revolution?
Well, it’s weird to
know that it’s been only recently where people have taken notice towards the
fact that there are way more main characters that are white than those who are
of a different race. White people dominate a lot of the world’s images as they
have influenced many parts of the world through moments in history. Bollywood
is another prime example of a certain race of people dominating Bollywood’s
image as being something of an Indian-focused business. What I mean is that
there’s always going to be racial profiling going on in the world, but it’s
theatre that’s actually trying to get people together one step at a time.
Why Theatre?
Well it’s the theatre.
What production wouldn’t want the cast and the audience to get along side-by-side?
How would it work out if the director of a production grouped only the people
of same races together, separated from one another in a production? It would
suck, and it would make the audience and world sick. So, this all was probably
just a small glimpse into what theatre being a revolution might mean…
Hi Christian, Thanks for your thoughts regarding the revolutionary potential of theatre and the role that it can play in society. You asked me to give you feedback on your blog and so what I would say is that everything you wrote is on target. However, I do want to make sure you have the notes you need from the chapter so that when we have to go back and retrieve that information, you have what you need in your notes. Let me know if you want to see a sample of what I am referencing. Good job for your first official blog.
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