THEA 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Zaju, Euripides, Abnormal Psychology
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Story of sundiata keita, founder of the mali empire. Epic poem about coming of age, death of a father, miracles, prophecies, overcoming obstacles, birthright, exile, and eventual triumphant return to fulfill destiny. Less formal than other forms, but not disorganized. Theatre space is anywhere, anytime, every day. Masks and costumes are used to bond performer and character together. Mesopotamian epic poem recording the heroic adventures of gilgamesh, king of uruk. Stories involve enlightenment, courage, friendship, loss, death, responsibility, war, wondering. Possible ritual theatre performed in temples, as masks of gilgamesh and humbaba (a monster gilgamesh fights and kills) have been discovered dating back to this time. Masks, costumes, and makeup to identify each character. Abstract movement: to communicate essence, not reality: sometimes done in unison (together), or in canon (one after the other) Narrators sing, chant, and employ local dialects to tell story. Music is used to convey meaning inseparable from dance drama. Orestia the first trilogy of plays.
