Every Friday night for the past three years‚ I have dedicated myself to supporting the Loose Moose Theatre. The not-for-profit has an international reputation for innovation and excellence in improvisational theatre‚ and focuses on providing affordable shows to all ages. When off-stage‚ I volunteer in positions such as box office‚ concession‚ and stage usher. On top of those duties‚ however‚ I also train and support new company members with my experience and expertise. As a result‚ I have helped
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Theatre In Elizabethan England Before the reign of Elizabeth I‚ temporary companies of players were attached to the households of leading noblemen‚ and performed seasonally at various locations. This was the foundation for the professional actors that performed on the Elizabethan stage. Despite the support received from the Queen and the Privy council‚ the London government were rather hostile towards the theatre. For example‚ it was believed that overcrowded theatre spaces may lead to the spread
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The idea of naturalist theatre sprung a lot of controversies from numerous theatrical practitioners such as the likes of Vsevolod Meyerhold- who holds the title of being one of the most influential drama practitioners in modern theatre today. The general term “naturalism” is based on scientific theories surrounding Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution‚ the importance of the environment and how it affects people. Meyerhold held naturalist theatre in the lowest regard and he was recognised for his
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Emma by Jane Austen Cultural context The novel I have studied is Emma by Jane Austen. The cultural context to which we are introduced in the novel ’Emma ’ by Jane Austen‚ is the world of the middle classes in the nineteenth century. In this essay I will look‚ firstly‚ at the role of women in this world. I will examine the very limited opportunities a woman had in terms of education and finding a career which would allow her to live an independent life in the world of the novel. Secondly‚ I will
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Drama Essay “Drama and theatre in their content and style reflect the society from which they spring” – To what extent is this true of contemporary Australian theatre practice? Theatre is a direct reflection of life and society. Any script is written‚ including their themes and genre‚ in the attempt to draw on and display our surrounding world to ultimately impact audiences. Our unit of drama including Matt Cameron’s Ruby Moon and Jane Harrison’s Stolen does exactly this‚ but
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF NURSING When exploring the pages of history‚ it becomes apparent that nursing has always existed—and has primarily functioned—within a framework of human caring. This legacy of human caring dates back to biblical times and has been integrated into every facet of nursing. This content will discuss an overview of the historical evolution of nursing and nurse leaders that have shaped its current status. PREHISTORIC PERIOD Nursing in the prehistoric period was delineated
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highest in the social order. “Go pronounce his present death‚ And with his former title greet Macbeth.” This quote conveys the power King Duncan has and the price you have to pay for committing reason. King Duncan also thought highly of Macbeth and Banquo and considers them high up in the social order‚ as this quote highlights; “Dismayed not this Our captains‚ Macbeth and Banquo?” “This castle hath a pleasant seat” This quote shows how wealthy you were if you were high up in the social order that
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Context means the varied circumstances in which a work of art is (or was) produced and/or interpreted and also the context of the viewer’s feelings towards that art. Context helps to shape the imagination of the viewer. Whether context is necessary or not it is debatable. Context helps the viewer to understand when‚ where‚ why and by whom it was made‚ art answers all these four questions when its examined and a failure to do so is the failure of the viewer not the artist. With context the viewer
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Greek mythology in western art and literature With the rediscovery of classical antiquity in Renaissance‚ the poetry of Ovid became a major influence on the imagination of poets and artists and remained a fundamental influence on the diffusion and perception of Greek mythology through subsequent centuries.[2] From the early years of Renaissance‚ artists portrayed subjects from Greek mythology alongside more conventional Christian themes. Among the best-known subjects of Italian artists are Botticelli
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Mentoring student nurses in theatre The Operating theatre is an alien environment for students and may be deemed hostile and uninviting. The role of mentors in such a specialised environment is to encourage interaction rather than passivity and utilise every learning opportunity that exists. Students should be encouraged to reflect on those experiences in a structured manner‚ to assist in their development of meaningful reflection‚ which is a valuable tool for throughout their career (Quinn 2000)
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