The Critics' Canon
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-0-313-26211-1 (ISBN)
Palmer begins with an examination of the theatrical review as a medium for informing and entertaining theatregoers, documenting events of artistic of community importance, and supporting theatre through critical evaluation and publicity. He next comments on how journalistic pressures affect reviewers. Citing brief examples from hundreds of reviews, the author devotes a chapter to each of the elements that needs to be covered in a review, including performers, script, direction, music, and choreography, together with stage and lighting design and other physical aspects of the production. The final chapter develops criteria for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a theatrical review, based on aesthetic standards, the cultural tastes of theatregoers, and the interests of the community. Palmer's experience as both a theatre professional and a journalist gives him an intimate understanding of the antagonism that often develops between reviewers and those who feel themselves to be the target of irresponsible criticism. His book provides a clear perspective on theatrical matters and guidelines that will help to improve standards of reviewing and create an appreciation of the essential relationship between the theatre and its critics.
RICHARD H. PALMER is Professor of Theatre at the College and William and Mary. He was Director of Edison Theatre in St. Louis from 1972 to 1980 and General Manager of the Virginia Shakespeare Festival from 1982 through 1986. A stage director and designer, he is also author of The Lighting Art: The Aesthetics of Stage Lighting Design, as well as articles on theatre history, dramatic literature, lighting, and stage photography.
Introduction: The Nature and Functions of a Review Journalistic Requirements for a Theatrical Review Reviewing the Actor: Voice and Body Reviewing the Actor: Characterization Reviewing the Script Reviewing the Stage Direction Reviewing the Performing Space, Scenery, and Properties Reviewing the Lighting and Costume Design Reviewing Miscellaneous Production Aspects: Choreography, Sound, Makeup and the Audience Strengths and Weaknesses of a Theatrical Review Bibliography Index
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 19.10.1988 |
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Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Tanzen / Tanzsport | |
ISBN-10 | 0-313-26211-X / 031326211X |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-313-26211-1 / 9780313262111 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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