1. The formulas for emotional realism
Genres of Drama
The formulas for emotional realism

2. Tragedy is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude. 
action, not narrative
It will arouse pity and fear in the audience
Tragedy

3. Tragedy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvA_gUDGKik
Boy In The Stripped Pajamas -

4. Comedy should have the view of a “comic spirit” and is physical and energetic. 
rebirth and renewal
use of mans intellect
correction of behaviors
most comedies end in weddings
Comedy

5. Comedy

6. Melodrama drama of disaster
protagonist is usually a victim of circumstance
concerns suffering of the virtuous at the “hands of the villainous “but ends happily with virtue triumphant
Melodrama

7. Melodrama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCDZLsqwH28

8. Tragicomedy most life like of all of the genres
non-judgmental and ends with no absolutes
focuses on character relationships
mix of comedy and tragedy
comic interludes highlight ironic counterpoints inherent in a play, making the tragedy seem even more devastating
Tragicomedy

9. Tragicomedy

10. Performance Art Live No rules, experimental
It may be entertaining, amusing, shocking or horrifying.
No matter which adjective applies, it is meant to be memorable.
Performance Art

11. Performance Art