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Notes
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study was to examine the transformative power of theatre upon audiences. Throughout history, theatre has been used for religious, civic, entertainment, and commercial purposes. In every instance, the goal of theatre is to transform an audience. To transform could refer to many goals set forth by the artists who make a play happen—theatre is always a means to some end. Those goals could include education, entertainment, or the illumination of social injustices. This study examined the classic American play Our Town and the effect it had upon audiences who encountered it. The audience reactions were compared with the reactions of people who had only ever read Our Town, and had never seen a live production of the play. An understanding of the results of this study was derived from the dramatic theories of Plato, Aristotle, Bertolt Brecht, Konstantin Stanislavsky, and Augusto Boal. These theories about the purpose of theatre and its transformative power provided an understanding for the change Our Town brought upon those who interacted with the play during the period of this study. This study determined that theatre’s transformative nature is a powerful and useful consequence. If utilized correctly, theatre can be used as an instrument to influence positive engagement in society.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Honors)--Barry University, 2016.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 39-41).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Alekzander Sayers. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- PN2015.S38 2016 _SayersAlekzander ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- PN2015.S38 2016 ( lcc )
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