Theatre Glossary (Mike Green)
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ActingThe process of creating roles and characters in dramatic context. (see Characterization). |
Aesthetic DistanceThe perspective of a member of the audience in relation to performance. A work is "distanced" so that it can be seen aesthetically and not confused with reality. Aesthetic distance permits objective response even in the face of subjective experiences. |
Aesthetic QualitiesThose characteristics of a work that place it somewhere on the scale of beautiful to ugly. |
Aesthetic ResponseA person's reaction to the emotional values and cognitive meanings of a work of art (e.g., a theatre experience). |
AestheticsThe branch of philosophy that deals with theories of art and beauty. |
Artistic DisciplineAdherence to beliefs, values, and behaviors deemed accepted in the artistic field. |
Audience One or more persons who observe actors in a scene or play in a classroom or a theatre. In theatre education, audience is sometimes loosely used to mean the reflective performer as well as classmates, other students, faulty, or the public. |