Theatrical Conventions


  1. Changing nature of conventions
  1. Conventions are always changing
  2. The changes are either simple or complex
  3. They vary by culture, media
  1. Representational conventions
  1. Also called realistic
  2. Attempt to present things as they really are (very detailed)
  3. Audience is seemingly 'peeking in' on the action
  4. Actors do not interact with the audience
  1. Presentational conventions
  1. Also called non-realistic
  2. Present story as way things aren't
  3. Audience asked to use imagination
  4. From ancient Greek theater to 19th century