Theatre studies (sometimes referred to as theatrology or dramatics) is the study of theatrical performance in relation to its literary, physical, psychological, sociological, and historical contexts. It is an interdisciplinary field which also encompasses the study of theatrical aesthetics and semiotics.[Helbo, André (1987). Theory of Performing Arts. John Benjamins Publishing Company, pp. 38-39. ] A late-20th-century development in the area has been the Ethnography theory of theatre, pioneered by the Russian scholar Larisa Ivleva who studied the influence of folk culture on the development of Russian theatre.[Galieva, Saule (1996). Bulletin of the International Council for Traditional Music, Issues 88-93, p. 33][Hill, John W. (2005). "Comedian of the Seventeenth Century: Ostrovskii's Dialogue with Russian Theatre History" in Text & Presentation, 2004, Stratos E. Constantinidis (ed.). McFarland, pp. 58-59. ]
List of theatrologists
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the field, those who have been described as theatrologists can vary widely in terms of the primary focus of their activities.
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Emil František Burianwriter, singer, actor, musician, composer, playwright and director
[ Jazz Forum (1974). International Jazz Federation, p. 19]
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Jovan Ćirilovphilosopher, Dramaturgy, and writer
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François Delsarteteacher of acting and singing
[Horton, Andrew (1993). Inside Soviet Film Satire: Laughter with a lash. Cambridge University Press, p. 67. ]
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historian and libretto
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critic and essayist
[ Polish art studies, Volume 3 (1982). Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, p. 333. ]
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, director, and poet
[Whitton, David (1995). Molière, Don Juan. Cambridge University Press, p. 170. ]
College
In the United States, there are 273 universities that offer degrees and courses in Theatre and Drama Studies. These programs give students a well-rounded education in different areas of theatre, such as acting, directing, and stage design. Students get the opportunity to practice their skills through hands-on training, take part in performances, and work together with classmates and teachers. This environment not only helps them improve their artistic abilities but also prepares them for a variety of careers in the performing arts and entertainment fields.
See also
External links
- Library research guides
