THEATRE
l The art of theatre was born many centuries ago. In different epochs it was summoned (призван) to entertain, to bring up, to preach (поучать). And theater copes with these tasks - its possibilities are varied and its influence upon people is great. l In our life theater plays a significant role.
The main aims of theatre are: l the formation of the ideology; l imparting (передавать) of the ideas and information about some events; l the development of the morality; l artistic and aesthetic development; l familiarity with cultural heritage of other nations.
l The theater has been a place for people to gather and experience together the joys, triumphs, and sorrows life has to offer through storytelling. l Every production offers something to the audience, a lesson, or simple enjoyment.
Quotes by famous actors, directors, and playwrights "Theater is, of course, a reflection of life. Maybe we have to improve life before we can hope to improve theater. " - W. R. Inge (English author. 1860 -1954) "In today's world, everything seems like some sort of long audition. " - Bob Fosse (American choreographer and director. 1927 -1987)
"The theater is so endlessly fascinating because it's so accidental. It's so much like life. " - Arthur Miller (American playwright. 1915 -2005) "The theater is one of the most expressive and useful vehicles for the edification of a country's people, and a barometer that marks the country's greatness or declines. ” - Frederico Garcia Lorca (Spanish poet, dramatist, and theater director. 1898 -1936)
Idioms (lessons 7 -9) l Use these verbs idiomatically: l to turn to take l to make to drop l to put l to pull l to know l to talk
Idioms (lessons 7 -9) l Use these words idiomatically: l Straw; l Bygones; l Element; l End; l Punch.
William Shakespeare l What events happened in the life of W. Shakespeare on these dates? 1) 1564, April 23 2) 1582, November 28 3) May 26, 1583 4) February 2, 1585 5) 1595 6) April 23, 1616
Give the corresponding English equivalents of Shakespeare’s works: l «Зимняя сказка» ; l «Виндзорские насмешницы» ; l «Сон в летнюю ночь» ; l «Как Вам это понравится» ; l «Много шума из ничего» ; l «Венецианский купец» ; l «Укрощение строптивой» ; l «Буря» .
l Welcome to the magic world of theater.
I ask you to fill in a form to clear up how many people love Theatre. This is my questionnaire: l Name______Patronymic_______Surname____Age___ · Do you like theatre? · Yes · No · Do you think that theatre is the main sight of Shadrinsk? · Yes · No ·
l What, in your opinion makes the performance more successful? Place in order of diminution (Расставьте в порядке уменьшения значимости) · scenery · the costumes of actors · the music · good play of actors · reputation of actors
l Are you always in high spirits after the visit to theatre? · Yes · No · What do you think about the future of theatre: if it will disappear or not? · Yes · No
