When we watch a presentation on stage, how do we understand what we are watching? This is an important question – it is the question that is at the centre of the action of representation: someone or something being depicted on stage. (Irwin:2010)
She stated that:
Presentation is-
- the proffering or giving of something to someone, esp. in a formal ceremony.
- the manner or style in which something is given, offered or displayed.
- a formal introduction of someone.
- a demonstration or display of a product or an idea.
- an exhibition or theatrical performance.
Presentational is-
Presentational
eliminates the 4th wall
monologues and soliloquies
frankly scenery
sometimes drops with furniture exposed
lights can be scenes
costumes may or may not be symbolic
sound may be abstract
house can be on sometimes
Representation is:
- the action of speaking or acting of behalf of someone or the state of being represented.
- the depiction or portrayal of someone or something in a picture, on stage or in a work of art.
- the thing esp. a picture or a model that depicts a likeness of someone or something.
Representational is-
Representational
realistic
4th wall
real walls, real doors, real stair cases
lights hidden and “motivated”
house is dark
period costumes
sound is often from life
dialogue is conversational
A Common Man’s Guide to Loving Woman (1999), designed by Victoria Wallace
Andorra (1980), designed by Robert Prévost
Ariadne auf Naxos (1977), designed by Josef Svoboda
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1983), designed by David Ultz
Le Misanthrope (1981), designed by Robert Prévost
Stages
Sourses:
http://answer.yahoo.com
http://artsalive.ca/collections/imaginedspaces/index.php/en/learn-about/modes-of-representation
www.google.com/images
