THE LEBANESE CIVIL WAR (1975-1990) Clara and Hermine

About the war 1975 to 1990 Started: 13 april 1975 The fighting spread Countries involved: Syria, Israel, USA… 250,000 people died About the war

DOCUMENTARY Pity the nation -Charles Glass Journalist returns for newspaper Christians against Muslims America involves Back to U.S.A Returns for book writing 1986 kidnapped (62 days)

DOCUMENTARY CLIP https://youtu.be/sDQM4h-FXH8

How were we affected by the dramatic arts piece we saw?

What did we learn about our conflict choice through our dramatic arts piece and has it inspired us in any way?

What was the message of our Dramatic Arts piece. Do we agree with it What was the message of our Dramatic Arts piece? Do we agree with it? Why or Why not?

Physical theatre Up-lift theatre = A form of theatre which focus attention on the use of physical movement (instead of dialogue) to express feelings or ideas. The use of body shape and position Facial expressions Rhythmical movement Pace and the energy of the body Gesture Posture Gait Abstract Very little dialogue Various styles: Physical comedy Mime Some forms of puppetry Circus Up-lift theatre

“PHYSICAL THEATRE IS WHERE DANCE, SOUND AND DRAMA MEET” DV8 “PHYSICAL THEATRE IS WHERE DANCE, SOUND AND DRAMA MEET” https://youtu.be/5PFR2OXf9iQ?t=287 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvctLx8H8xs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDkAlpTMQg

History 1956 Jean Soubeyran Folkwang School pantomime course 2008 official name given

L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq (1956) Jaques Lecoq L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq (1956)

Documentary theatre =existing documentary material is projected into the script (preferably without adjusting the wording). These documentary materials can be: newspapers, reports, interviews etc. One of Susan Yankowitz, an award-winning playwright and novelist newest plays.

Video Anna Deavere Smith: Verbatim theatre https://youtu.be/gmA0zM- S1sE?list=PLAQzAozfOaaq1GplhQ2jBqLx6zbIM_Wa8&t=6

History 1920s Bertolt Brecht and Erwin Piscator issues of social conflict class tensions Power structures.

The 12 elements of drama Focus Tension Timing Rhythm Contrast Mood Space Language Sound Symbol Conflict Climax The 12 elements of drama

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