The Genesis Of Theatre Anthropology
It is often said that life is a journey, an individual voyage which does not necessarily involve change of place. One is changed by events and by the passage of time. In all cultures, there are certain fixed events which mark the transition from one stage of this journey to another. In all cultures, there are ceremonies which accompany birth, establish the entry of the adolescent into adulthood, mark the union of man and woman. Only one stage is not sanctioned by a ceremony, the onset of old...
Definition
Theatre Anthropology is the study of the pre-expressive scenic behaviour upon which different genres, styles, roles and personal or collective traditions are all based. In the context of Theatre Anthropology, the word 'performer' should be taken to mean 'actor and dancer' , both male and female. 'Theatre' should be taken to mean ' theatre and dance' . In an organized performance the performer' s physical and vocal presence is modelled according to principles which are different from those of...