What is political theatre?

Question

i am studying political theatre, i just started, it is part of my course. could i get some help with it? just need to know what the key points are and what direction to head in. thanks :)

Answer 1

It's like broadway or some other kind of stage acting where they lie a lot! good luck! hope you make a difference! you panty waste!

Answer 2

In a contemporary context it's largely satirical, and given the openness of Cable TV and small theaters, it very often is blatantly suggestive, almost always includes touches of comedy, or at least provokes comedic thoughts, probably inflamitory, often with allusions to slander, etc.

   It's concept and theme was studied and portrayed as early as the Ancient Greeks, and usually came with risk to any writers/actors, in that they had to be more mindful of offering opinions and suggestion publically.

   Certainly it gave theater goers and actors alike, a break from the controlled settings of War epics, Romance, things more mundane, and it speaks to the general population on a very base level. We all have opinions we can relate to, if/when, others share them.

   The direction was pretty much like walking a tightrope, especially prior to the 19th century, when publically sharing political opinions was nearly as taboo as sharing any feelings that didn't follow Church notions. Personally I'm happy those types were bold enough, so long before something like the first ammendment to the US Constitution was drafted.

Steven Wolf

Just my two "sense"

Answer 3

Shakespeare is an author of political theatre according to some academic scholars. Basically, it's a stageplay or screenplay that focuses on human beings drive for the lust of power. "MACBETH" is political theatre. I hate these wierd terms people come up with for the performing arts.

Answer 4

History of Political Theater

The stage has forever been a place where political issues have been examined. The ritualistic and social significance of the earliest Greek performances in central arenas brought relevance to many controversial topics, a pattern that has not subsided to this day. According to Wikipedia, "Political theater is drama or performing art which emphasizes a political issue or issues in its theme or plot.... Political theater can also be defined as exploring themes more universal and central to society itself, especially when that society defines itself as politically conscious."