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Performance space:
in what kind of space is the production performed?
conventional theatre, É
Stage space:
- mode: proscenium stage (Italian), thrust stage, staging in the round, processional,
mansion staging
- relationship between audience and performance area (
- open or close, uniform or multiple
References:
- mimetic or conventional
- archeological or achronic
- Relationship between space as indicated in dramatic text and the one
used in the performance (faithful, free interpretation, adaptation)
Any values (poetic, symbolic) added?
Changes during performance
Lighting:
- system of lighting
- its function
- colours
- symbolic values
- relationship between lights and space (tridimensional or flat)
Props:
- kind, origin, how many
- real or figurative; degree of conventionality
- functions: instrumental, to provide atmosphere, symbolic, to ease action or denoument
- relationship between props and characters
- changes during performance
Actors:
- types, how many, doubling
- external appearance: physical traits, costumes, make-up,
- mime, gestures, movement
- aural craft: vocal delivery, intonation,
- movement of characters on the stage
- grouping of characters
- spatial distinction between characters
Sound: music, sound effects
- kinds
- function
Audience:
- attitude, reactions, atmosphere
- reception,
- criticsÕ reviews
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