After defining theater, The Necessity of Theater examines in turn each of the main elements of its two main components: the art of watching and that of being.
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I wish you'd tidied this up. Still, I will go forth now and know a little more context for ancient texts, and have extra appreciation for weddings, football games, hurricanes which are not theater , and my job in the audience. And the sacredness that watching brings. Jun 08, Gabrielle rated it really liked it.
The Necessity of Theater: The Art of Watching and Being Watched
I reviewed this book as a possible text choice for TA I'm very tempted to use this rather than a traditional text simply because it forces the reader to engage on a much more critical level -- there is an assumption that the reader and the theater viewer is going to choose to do a good job of the work. I can supply the basics of what theater is and how it functions, but this book goes so far beyond that; because Woodruff is a philosopher and not a theater practitione I reviewed this book as a possible text choice for TA I can supply the basics of what theater is and how it functions, but this book goes so far beyond that; because Woodruff is a philosopher and not a theater practitioner, the depth of thought on the PURPOSE of the art is very, very interesting.
Aug 10, Kathryn rated it it was amazing Shelves: I learned so much. I think this book should be required for all university students. This book also teaches so many gospel principles, even if the author isn't LDS. A really fascinating read, that also makes you think. Although I still think film is a form of theater, even if he does bring up some good points, hence the reason I say "form" of theater.
Sep 03, Devynne added it Shelves: I hated reading this book for class. The writer seems like he loves hearing himself talk.
The Necessity of Theater: The Art of Watching and Being Watched by Paul Woodruff
He'll go on and on about nothing and talk little about the facts. And then he keeps jumping from one thing to the other.
If you have to read this for theater art in college I feel sorry for you too. Feb 05, Eric Chappell rated it liked it Shelves: Dec 09, Lyf rated it liked it. Definitely some good thoughts on theatre, but overall a little disappointing and convoluted. Kate rated it it was ok Oct 16, Sonja rated it it was ok Oct 07, Barbara rated it really liked it Dec 18, Jarron rated it really liked it Aug 07, Annie rated it really liked it Apr 06, Fiona rated it liked it Mar 16, Tara Brock rated it really liked it Mar 16, Alina rated it liked it Dec 30, David Davies - - Philosophy Compass 4 5: Lighting Up the Lizard Brain: The New Necessity of Theater.
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