I don’t want to imply that theatre is better than movies or television, nor imply that movies or television are better than theatre. They are very different art forms that require different types of actors, and they can have different impacts upon an audience. But they are both forms of art.
Theatre feels very personal. You can be more easily touched by a live play or musical because you can practically feel the characters. It can be more emotional. But that’s not to say that movies can’t be personal too. Cinematography (which is only possible in cinema) can be designed to evoke certain emotions with camera movements and color palettes similarly to how theatre uses lighting.
Acting in theatre can feel more raw because it’s live, but there’s also a benefit to doing multiple takes for movies. It doesn’t make an actor for movies lazy that they might need many takes; movies are more up close than theatre and a watcher of television will notice mistakes more easily than on the stage. So it’s necessary for a movie actor to take their time to get things right. Theatre performers have the advantage of some distance from their audience where they can improve to cover a mistake.
Neither art form is better than the other. They offer different experiences and conveniences to an audience, and both forms of storytelling can feel personal and emotional. It’s more mature to accept the uniquenesses in both art forms rather than claim one is better than the other.
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Hi Annabelle, I love how you appreciate these two forms of art, visual expression, and storytelling. Rather than criticizing one or the other, you appreciate what they provide for the audience. Personally, I’ve never been the type to watch theatre, but you provide a great insight on what it’s like performing and watching a play or musical. I have a lot of respect for actors whether they do theatre or act in movies. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle, I liked how you broke down the art in live theatre and television. You explained the two different forms that you can choose to witness really well. You showed how it's a matter of opinion, but everyone must respect how unique both of them are! Good job.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this blog. I enjoyed it so much because I love all theatre art and I like how you broke the two apart and explained why both are different but both should be equally appreciated. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteHi annabelle! Your blog changed my perspective on theatre, it put me back to when I seen my first play and honestly it felt more touching rather than just watching it in a television. You can feel the emotion just from watching theatre but I agree that both theatre and movies both balance each other out
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