Realism+in+Theatre

"Realism in Drama was linked with the origins of modern science. Instead of being based on emotional or mystic ideas, late ninteenth-century theatre was based on natural, rational explanation of ideas as experienced through the five senses." (Crawford, Hurst, Lugering, Wimmer- 'Acting In Person and Style In Australia.' McGraw Hill, 1995.) Realism is often referred to as the style of performance that represents a 'slice of life' on stages - reproducing real life situations on stage. An audience is able to relate to the plays performed and see belief in the character's experience within the plot.
 * Realism:**
 * What is Realism in theatre?**

Naturalism in theatre in its purest form is 'chronological action in real time.' Practitioners chose to 'observe human behaviour' on stage as a reaction to the exaggerated style of acting in the Romantic era.
 * What is the difference between Realism and Naturalism in theatre?**
 * "**The idea of Naturalism dates back to the sixteenth century and came in to fashion again in the early nineteenth-century. In Naturalism, nature was considered the first principal of the universe." (Crawford, Hurst, Lugering, Wimmer- 'Acting In Person and Style In Australia.' McGraw Hill, 1995.)

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 * So what was going on before playwrights and theatre practitioners decided to create a 'slice of life' on stage? Briefly observe the era of Romaticism in Theatre
 * Vaudville/Burlesque- for the masses. Ballet/ Opera for the privilidged.

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 * What is Darwanism and how does it relate to a change of consciousness in the minds of those cultures embracing the modern world in the ninteenth century? See these links and make your own notes on how society was changing the way it percieved the notion of evolution and the existance of the human race.
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What is the difference between Realism and the Romanticism of the previous era? __Practical lesson__- Melodrama verses reality- show traits of exaggerated expression then convert it in to realism- belief? Realism practitioner**: Constantin Stanislavski- An Actor Prepares:** What was Australia like in the 1950's? media type="youtube" key="NOdbURko_yY" height="315" width="560"
 * Week 1: Term 1**
 * Introduction to Realism/ Stanislavski's techniques- what do you know?**
 * Concentration- 'Circles of Attention' - an actor must concentrate with great focus and attention to the detail of his/her surroundings.
 * Harmony- Know your fellow actors so you are able to relate well to them in performance. Tell a story of an experience that made a strong impression on you.
 * Lies and truth? How do we know when an actor shows Belief? Body language? Pivitol moments- how do we show the truth of life?
 * Example of Realism in Theatre in Australia:**
 * Summer of the Seventeenth Doll- by Ray Lawler**

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Sydney Theatre Camp. Preparation for Theatre Analysis of plays seen for Task 1. Look at synopsis of 'A Beautiful Life' and 'Ruby Moon' for review.
 * Background to Summer of 17th Doll- Why don't people go to the theatre in Australia now- but did in the 1950's? How did males and females relate? Stereotypes?
 * Vaudville- What was in the the theatres prior to 1955 and at that time in Australia?
 * Cultural Cringe- how does this term relate to Australia's attitude to 'home grown' theatre about 'real' Australians by the 1950's. Why was Summer of the 17th Doll so ground breaking for Australian theatre audiences when it was first performed in 1955? (For answers to this, see the introduction to the play in the front of your script.) What was Ray Lawlor's reasons for writing the play?
 * Identify themes in the play
 * Week 2:**

Performance Analysis- Assessment Task 1 given with support Handouts below
 * Week 3:**

Practical Session- Meditation and acting session using 'Emotional Recall' and Magic if techniques to create belief in a scene devised on the topic of a loss of control over a situation. Draft of Assessment Task 1 due

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 * Week 4:**
 * Anton Chekov- The Cherry Orchard- excerpt workshop.**
 * Assessment Task 1 Performance Analysis due**

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 * Week 5:**
 * Henrik Ibsen- A Doll's House- excerpt workshop**

Assessment Task 2 given- Director's workshop
 * Week 6:**
 * Henrik Ibsen- A Doll's House- excerpt workshop**



Research and Work on Assessment Task 2
 * Week 7 to 9:**
 * Analysis of 'The Guru of Chai'**


 * //Week 10://**
 * //Assessment Task 2- Director's Workshops//**