THAR 280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Jug Band, House Music, Fourth Wall
9 Sep 2016
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Assure you are able to choose a good seat. Gives you an opportunity to look at the program. Allows you to prepare mentally for the performance. Get a chance to read the program. Get a chance to look at the set. Get to listen to house music 15-30 minutes before the show to prepare you mentally for the production. Jug band with the harmonica fits for the grungy stage. Beethoven, pianist fits a fancier, elegant set. Might not always set up for a direct connection between music and set. Seeing a band on set with a stage and instruments. Fancy, paris (eiffel tower), chandelier, high ceiling, marble. Stop thinking about the day and everything else to take in a piece of art. Day and time each scene takes place in. Gives insight to what the director was thinking that motivated them to create this piece. Could be a fun anecdote on why they picked it.
