Introduction South Africa was ruled by a lawful segregation known as apartheid for almost half a century. A hierarchy was put in place to discriminate against black and coloured, or mixed race, members of society. A history of racial oppression and condemnation has led many to question whether America isContinue reading
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Yoruba in contemporary theater: tracing the legacy of the middle passage
An examination of works by Wole Soyinka and Tarell McCraney demonstrate how Yoruba tradition and cosmology adapted to survive cultural genocide and colonialism. Here, we will examine the path of conception, production, and synopsis as they retrace and reconquer the middle passage. It’s a few minutes before 7:30PM in WaterlooContinue reading
Theatrical Ceramics: Evidence of Greek Performance Traditions Through Vases and Sculptures
Overview Long before cameras and videos, the recorded “footage” of ancient plays was limited to ceramic creations such as decorated vases and intricate sculptures. This page will explore the capturing of Greek theatrical performances on such forms of pottery as well as the process of painting a narrative scene. TheContinue reading