Theatre Styles
This style uses repetition and has no clear meaning.
Theatre of the Absurd
Creator of Theatre of the Oppressed
Augusto Boal
Theatre made by and for local communities.
Community Theatre
Which styles looks like real life?
Realism
Style focused on social change.
Theatre of the Oppressed
This style removes set, props, and spectacle.
Grotowski/ Poor Theatre
Creator of Poor Theatre
Jerzy Grotowski
Theatre made for young audiences
Children's Theatre
Which style breaks structure?
Experimental
Best for hallway performance.
Guerilla Theatre
This style allows audience members to step into a role within the scene.
Theatre of the Oppressed
Wrote Waiting for Godot
Samuel Beckett
Theatre that focuses on rehabilitation and humanity.
Theatre in Prisons
Which style uses natural dialogue?
Realism
Focus on actor's body/ voice.
Grotowski
This theatre happens in public, unexpected places.
Guerrilla Theatre
Famous for Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
Theatre centered on Black Voices
African American Theatre
Uses abstract movement?
Experimental
Most accessible theatre.
Community Theatre
This theatre shows experimental and lesser well known plays in smaller venues.
Off- Broadway
The First all black theater
African Grove Theater
Combines acting, singing, and dancing. Storytelling through song and dance.
Musical Theatre
Challenges audience more?
Experimental
Musical Theatre.