MUSIC 2TT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: The Drowsy Chaperone, Ahmanson Theatre, Toronto Fringe Festival
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A man"s voice from the stage addresses the waiing audience: Oh, dear god, please let it be a good show. And let it be short, oh lord in heaven, please. Two hours is ine, three hours is too much. And keep the actors out of the audience. I didn"t pay god money to have the fourth wall come crashing down around my ears. I just want a story, and a few good songs that will take me away. New york run: 1 may 2006-30 december 2007. 5 tony awards, including best book and best. Doug mckellar, lisa lambert, bob marin, greg morrison. Metadramaic devices are techniques that remind the audience that what they are watching is not real. Examples: use of a narrator, asides, onstage observers, diegeic performance, minimal scenery, etc. February 24: atend the drowsy chaperone at 8pm (no lecture)
