The Body Eclectic - Using the Language of Physicality to Communicate in Theatre Practice
Proposal Description
In the field of theatre history, the dramatic arts are often thought of through the lens of the written text. Without a script (or description thereof), we have little indication of the details of any theatrical experience. Yet, within that theatrical experience, the language of physicality tends to be paramount. The message of any well-conceived production should be readily available to any audience member, regardless of the language they speak. This presentation would explore the various ways throughout history where the language of the body is formalized into practical dramatic practice, with investigations into classical Greek, Sanskrit and Japanese theatre, as well as ways in which contemporary theatre artists are communicating through a physical vocabulary.
The Body Eclectic - Using the Language of Physicality to Communicate in Theatre Practice
In the field of theatre history, the dramatic arts are often thought of through the lens of the written text. Without a script (or description thereof), we have little indication of the details of any theatrical experience. Yet, within that theatrical experience, the language of physicality tends to be paramount. The message of any well-conceived production should be readily available to any audience member, regardless of the language they speak. This presentation would explore the various ways throughout history where the language of the body is formalized into practical dramatic practice, with investigations into classical Greek, Sanskrit and Japanese theatre, as well as ways in which contemporary theatre artists are communicating through a physical vocabulary.