THAR 281 1st Edi-tion Lecture 2 Outline of Last Lecture I. Introduction to TheatreA. Reflection of Theatre on SocietyII. Elements of TheatreIII. History of TheatreOutline of Current LectureIV.Dramatic StructureA. Climactic StructureB. Episodic StructureV. Theatrical CriticismA. What are the criteria?VI.Ancient Theatre of Greece Current LectureI. Dramatic Structure•Like the “blueprint” of the drama•Story/Plot distinction - depends on what order it’s in, story is the whole thing from start to finish, plot can take out bits and pieces and put it in whatever order•Dramatic Action - moves the plot forward, made up of opposing forcesA. Climactic Structure - plot begins late in the story, tight con-struction (less characters/events), short timeline, heavily re-lies on cause/effect, most important part is the exposition (i.e. Greek Tragedy)B. Episodic Structure - lots of characters/events/subplots can take place over a long period of time, most important part is juxtaposition (i.e. Anything Shakespeare)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.II. Theatrical Criticism•to objectively observe, analyze, and comment•not judgmental or negative like its connotation impliesA. What are the criteria?1. What is being attempted?2. Did they succeed?3. Was it worth doing? (this is the more subjective part)•Descriptive Criteria - describing what you see•Prescriptive Criteria - describing what you see and what you would have done (like prescribing medication)III. Ancient Theatre of Greece•Telos - what a thing is meant to be, its ultimate purpose•Chorus - part of a Greek play, 8-12 people, tell the story•“Deus ex machina” - God from the machine•original purpose was a set of wires that lifted an actor above the stage like God•modern use - improbable way to tie up all the plot points all at once•Catharsis - what happens as a result of a well-written tragedy, the “release”, the way you feel after watching•“Gnothi Sauton” - if you know thy self, you shall know the
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