What is theater? /A story about theater for children and their parents/
What is theater?
/A story about theater for children and their parents/
Music director Margarita Aleksandrovna Sorokina, kindergarten No. 1341
Nice thing, theater. Do you know what it is? What does performing arts mean? Who are the actors? What kind of performances are there in the theater? What kind of scenery is there? Lighting? Transformations?
Now I will explain to you in order.
You buy a ticket and go to the theater to watch a performance. At the door of the auditorium you are greeted by a theater employee - a usher.
He has in his hands
the program
for today's
performance.
A program means a piece of paper on which is printed everything that you are interested in knowing about the performance before it starts: which actors are playing, who composed it and what the name of the play is.
And a performance means a spectacle presented by actors, or, as they are more often called, artists.
You are invited to the lobby, where spectators take off their coats, hats, and leave umbrellas for the storage of the employees, who, after hanging up your things, give you a number
The waiter invites you into the hall, pointing to the nearest door
to the auditorium
. Offers binoculars in order to better see what interests you, but is located at a far distance.
In the auditorium, the audience sits on all sides except one, where the eyes of all spectators are directed.
Below, in the middle, are rows of chairs and armchairs. These places are called stalls
, which translated from French means - on earth.
On the sides below are stocks
, which translates as “premises” In each such box, that is, a fenced area, four or six chairs are placed.
The bottom row of boxes is called benoir
,
It is usually at the same height as the stage. The boxes that form the mezzanine
.
A number of places above them are called a balcony
, while the places above the balcony are called
a gallery
.
Or in the old way - paradise
, since there is nothing higher than these places in the theater, just as there is nothing higher than heaven in the sky.
There, where the public's eyes are directed, hangs a fabric curtain.
a stage behind it
that is, the place where the play is presented.
Notice the light coming from the edge of the stage and illuminating the curtain. A row of light bulbs called a ramp
. The performance begins as soon as the curtain rises or parts. Because curtains come in two systems: rising and sliding.
In ancient times, the Greeks were the first to discover ways to present well in the theater, like serious works - tragedies
, and funny, called
comedies.
After the third call
the lights in the auditorium have gone out and are visible only in front of the curtain and slightly in the orchestra (
space in front of the stage
)
a conductor
appeared in the middle of the orchestra , that is, the manager of the musicians.
The conductor tapped his baton: attention! Everything became quiet. He waved his wand and the music began. This is an overture,
which means “opening” in French.
The curtain wavered and rose, revealing the stage to the audience!
It's like you've been transported to another world! And the performance began!
Behind the scenes
The actors and employees of the theater have their own entrance from the street, leading directly to the stage. If we get there, we'll most likely meet the director
theater
A director is to actors what a conductor is to musicians. But he not only manages the entire performance, but, one might say, creates it. He carefully reads the play, studies it and discusses it with the actors. Next, he checks whether the roles in the play are good,
that is, the words and those images that actors must speak and portray on stage.
Then he draws up a plan for the production, deciding in what scenery, in what lighting, at what tempo (i.e. with what speed), distributes roles and assigns rehearsals -
approximate performance of the role. There are many rehearsals every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The actors also need to learn the words of the role and rehearse the game in front of a mirror.
But the work of preparing the performance takes place not only on the stage; work during rehearsals is in full swing in the neighboring rooms, and the following people participate in it: the decorative artist
with his assistants.
Hanging decorations
- curtains - in the theater they are called “backdrops”, “arches”, “cloths”. But the decorations leaning against the wall - they are actually collapsible - are called “pavilions”. The scenery is often called the backstage, which is why in the theater they began to say that they are “behind the scenes” about those who are on the stage but hidden by the scenery. The art of decorating is difficult, but, first of all, you need to be a talented artist.
Propper
– another important profession in the theater. From the first moment, a prop workshop resembles a toy store or an armory, or even a junk shop. A prop maker - that is, one who makes artificial things - props - he must be both a furniture maker and a sculptor, be able to sculpt from clay, be a blacksmith and carpenter, and a glass painter and a specialist in props, that is, those things that are brought to the stage during performance. There are few good prop makers in the world, and they are highly valued in the theater.
Dresser
with a whole staff of tailors. And the costume room! There is a lot to admire here. Various plays are presented on stage: historical ones, where people of past centuries act; and fantastic, but simply fabulous, for which costumes need to be specially composed. For a suit, first of all, a sketch is drawn, in which the style is drawn up - the cut, color and trim of the suit. The sketches are handed over to the tailors, and based on them they sew exactly what is drawn. There are a lot of such costumes accumulated in the theater. They must be kept in great order.
Now let's take a look at the actor's restroom
.
A table with a mirror on it, paint, powder, Vaseline. Some kind of hair, wigs, a chair in front of the table, a hanger with a dress on the wall. That's all. The room is tiny, but great things happen here. This is where the actors transform into heroes of the play. But as? Are there paints on the table here? These are the so-called makeup paints. Actors use them to paint their faces in order to become like those who need to be portrayed on stage by role. The art of giving your face a different look and expression through paints, glue, and artificial hair is called makeup.
make-up artists and hairdressers
help the actors with this I have not listed all the professions that exist in the theater.
When, finally, everything is ready for the performance, the director schedules a “dress rehearsal, which takes place in the scenery, costumes, and makeup - just like a real performance, only without an audience. The first performance of the play is called the premiere
(in French this means “first time”). And, as a rule, all tickets for it are sold out, since this is a new product for theater lovers - theatergoers.
Well, our journey to the theater has ended. And what a great happiness it is to join this art.
Go to the theater! Love the theater!
/ The material is based on the book for children “What is Theater”
N. N. Evreinova /
Theater plays a huge role in the history of mankind. The desire to theatricalize the world, to transform it, has arisen among a variety of peoples since ancient times. A shaman would lose a battle with clay figurines to influence its outcome, a caveman would draw a bear on a rock and throw a spear at it for a successful hunt.
But theater, as we know it today, was born in Ancient Greece. It was there that the theater building first appeared, the principles of acting and the laws of dramatic genres were formulated. The word “theater” itself (like most theatrical concepts) is of Greek origin and means “spectacle”.
Theater has come a long way with people, and this journey continues. Times and ideas about beauty changed, and the theater itself changed. Sometimes he served tyrants, sometimes he resisted bloody regimes, he only entertained the public or, on the contrary, raised deep philosophical questions. But one thing remained unchanged - the theater always sought to comprehend life. In essence, theater is a universal model of life.
On the stage. History of the theater
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The performance will start soon. People are rushing to the theater. So they hand over their clothes and belongings to the wardrobe, take binoculars and go into the hall. No magic, right? But then the lights go out and the curtain rises, and silence reigns in the full hall - tense, tight, ringing. This is the real magic of the theater. That's why he exists. Let's talk about the theater, its structure and history. Where did theater begin and how has it changed over time? What types of art did he combine and what forms did he take? The third bell rang. The light goes out. We begin!
Look
Everything that exists in the theater - literature, music, dance, painting and even cinema - is collected and covered in this unique book. You will learn how the commedia dell'arte influenced the avant-garde theater, why classicism tried to streamline art and what came of it, whether the theater needs a play at all, and what is called the “queen of the theater.”
Despite the huge scope of topics, the book is dynamic and exciting. This is not an encyclopedia in the usual sense, but a guide to the world of art. The light and expressive text of Pyotr Vorotyntsev really seems to lead the reader from plot to plot, from era to era, surprising with unusual facts, entertaining with funny stories. The book’s bright, apt and ironic illustrations create their own performance in the book.
Ekaterina Stepanenko, editor of the book: “It was very interesting to work on the book, I am sure that it will not leave either children or adults indifferent. This is a real historical journey: from the slopes of Ancient Greece to European medieval cities, from bustling Italian squares to the luxurious building of the Comédie Française. This book explains complex things in an easy and fun way.
The wonderful author's text by Pyotr Vorotyntsev is echoed by the expressive illustrations of Alisa Yufa. Pierre Corneille is cramped within the strict boundaries of classicism, and in the picture he is literally trying to squeeze through and push these boundaries. And the talented people of the era, united by Sergei Diaghilev, come to life on the page and dance, holding hands.
This is a book not only about the history of theatre, but also about what forms it took, what arts it combined, about theatrical traditions and theatrical professions. I am absolutely sure that any reader, young and old, will find a topic of interest in it.”
Petr Vorotyntsev, candidate of art history, associate professor of the department of history of theater and cinema, Faculty of Philosophy, Russian State University for the Humanities. He says that teaching surprisingly combines academic research and acting, because a lecture is partly a performance. In addition to working at the university, he writes articles and books about the history of theater and cinema. He is especially interested in musical theater, opera, theatrical art of the Czech Republic and Italy, and the history of directing. He has been interested in theater, literature and music since childhood. In his youth he played in the theater studio “Ordinary Miracle” at the Zuev Palace of Culture. Largely thanks to the leader of the group, director Stanislav Evstigneev, Peter decided to devote his life to the professional study of theatrical art.
Alisa Yufa, illustrator, graphic artist, member of the Union of Artists. Born in Novosibirsk, she studied at the painting department of the Novosibirsk Art School, then at the drawing department of the Russian State Pedagogical University named after Herzen. Lives and works in St. Petersburg. In 2015, Alisa became a laureate of the youth award from the government of St. Petersburg. Since 2015 he has been a member of the Union of Artists. Since 2010 he has been participating in exhibitions in Russia and abroad. She illustrated books for many publishers.
ECD "Introduction to the Puppet Theater" senior group
NOD "Introduction to the puppet theater"
(senior group)
Goal: To develop children's interest in theatrical activities.
Objectives: - To introduce children to the hero of the Russian folk theater - Petrushka, and the variety of puppet artists of puppet theaters of the peoples of the world.
— Promote the development of curiosity and cognitive interest.
— To interest children in working with a puppet in a puppet theater
— Cultivate a love of folk culture and communication skills.
Progress:
Communication game "Best Friend".
Children stand in two concentric circles. The number of children in circles should be equal. Children standing in the inner circle move to the right, in the outer circle - to the left, to the words: The circle of friends is calling everyone (2 times)
To our merry round dance!
The children stop. Those standing in the inner circle turn their backs to its center, facing the children standing in the outer circle, forming pairs. Children, standing in pairs, perform movements.
I, I, I am your best friend. Children touch their chests with their palms (4 times).
I, I’ll look around: They spread their arms to the sides.
Better, better there is no you. They pat their partner on the shoulder.
We, we, we are friends. They shake hands.
You, you, you are my best friend. They touch their partner’s chest with their palm.
You, look around: They spread their arms to the sides.
There is no better, no better than me. Press both hands to the chest.
We, we, you and I are friends. They hug.
We are all friends. And with friends you can go on any trip. I invite you to take your seats and hit the road. Let's close our eyes...
Guys, we have been transported to the magical world of theater. Who knows what theater is? How many of you have been to the theater? What production did you see in the theater, did you like it? Why?
Today the hero of the Russian puppet theater came to visit us. But who it is you have to guess. Listen carefully to the story about him:
My outfit is colorful,
The cap is sharp,
Jokes and laughter make everyone happy!
I'm a funny toy
And my name is... (Petrushka)
Parsley: Hello, girls and boys! And here I am - Parsley! I am a hero of the Russian folk theater. Russia is my homeland.
Guys, look what Petrushka is like! In a red shirt, he has a cap with bells and tassels. He threatens all lazy people, liars, evildoers of all stripes with a stick and is always ready to stand up for honest and hardworking people. Petrushkin’s loud cry “E-he-hey” used to be heard in courtyards, at fairs and squares. And today Petrushka moved to the puppet theater stage. Do you like this hero?
Our Petrushka has many “relatives” in other countries. In past years, traveling puppeteers walked around cities and villages and gave performances at fairs, bazaars and in courtyards.
In France, such a toy was called Polichinelle. He is already seven hundred years old! (Show picture)
In England - Punch. He is cunning, mischievous, brave, and laughs a lot. And with his baton he is always ready to teach evil and injustice a lesson. (Show picture).
In Hungary there lives a brave knight Laszlo, who is ready to stand up for truth and justice at any moment.
Well, did you like my relatives? Really, they all look like me? Guys, do you want to be artists? Do you want to control the dolls yourself?
These dolls are called glove dolls because... are put on the hand like gloves. All dolls have their own character and voice. Why do you think?
All glove puppets work on a screen and are located just above the puppeteer’s head, which is why they are called riding (on top).
The place where the doll moves is called a garden bed. The things needed for the performance are also attached to the screen: flowers, trees, houses and much more - all this is called scenery.
Summary:
Who is the hero of the Russian puppet theater? Why are dolls called glove dolls? Where do they work?
Let's act out the fairy tale "Turnip"
And now the guys all stood in a circle, held hands and smiled at each other.
The role of theater in the life of a preschooler
Emotions, or feelings, play an important role in the lives of children. Positive emotions - pleasure, joy - increase the child’s activity, his receptivity, have a beneficial effect on the course of all physiological processes in the body, and improve health. Therefore, it is so important that a preschooler’s mood be predominant.
The main source of pleasure and joy is the active activity of the child, communication with adults and children close to him. Therefore, both at home and in a preschool educational institution, all conditions must be created to satisfy and strengthen his most natural need for a variety of activities: to look, listen, move, in the process of which comprehensive development occurs. The child becomes more and more familiar with the world around him.
Aesthetic education is essential. Impressions of early childhood remain in memory for a long time.
Theater in a child’s life is not a rare phenomenon in the modern world. It’s great if children and their parents not only go to a professional theater, but also when amateur children’s theater becomes part of the daily life of a child attending a preschool institution.
The tasks of artistic and aesthetic education of preschoolers are successfully solved in the process of introducing children to theatrical and musical culture, developing ideas about various genres of art - this is a special world where the child learns the essence of good and evil, but also becomes familiar with great art. Theater artists and teachers do a great deal of creative work with their little spectators, involving them in various theatrical performances and concerts, creating a real holiday for them.
In the hall of the theater you can see an exhibition of children's drawings, models of performances, and fairy-tale characters.
The theater combines all types of art, which makes it possible to talk with children not only about its history, but also about painting, architecture, the history of costume and decorative arts.
But the most important thing is the celebration, the emotional outburst, the delight of participating in the performance.
With a child of two or three years old you can have quite an interesting and, what is important, useful time.
It is best to start your journey into the world of fairy tales and magic with a puppet theater. The basis of the puppet theater's repertoire is a fairy tale - folk and literary, Russian and foreign. This is a real fairy-tale country, where children are treated to wonderful, childishly naive, touching and kind fairy tales - puppet shows with games, starting from the very entrance to the theater, because communication with the mysterious world of puppets requires additional preparation. The performance lasts from forty minutes to an hour.
Parents and children, grandmothers and grandchildren will laugh and cry here at the adventures of familiar and unfamiliar heroes. The repertoire of modern theaters includes the best works of literature for children. Each performance in a tactful and unobtrusive form talks about love and fidelity, tolerance and mercy, kindness and courage. And together with the heroes of the play, the preschooler seeks answers to difficult moral questions and learns to distinguish good from evil.
The child gets acquainted with the best works of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov, Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol, Pyotr Pavlovich Ershov, Hans Christian Andersen, Korney Ivanovich Chukovsky, Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak.
Mysterious, magical, funny, sad and certainly kind - this is the essence and form of children's theater performances.
The main task of children's theater is to introduce children to the traditions and customs of different peoples through fairy tales and folk art and at the same time awaken their interest in reading. Through play, children can get acquainted with the theatrical and musical art of the peoples of the world.
Theater is a whole world of new words that are not used in everyday life. This is the stage, the curtain, the backstage. Acquaintance with many more amazing words and concepts awaits those who wish to look behind the scenes of the theater.
Music occupies a large place in the play; it can help young actors tune into the desired emotional mood, and to some extent compensate for the shortcomings of their performance in the audience’s perception. Music embellishes the performance, helps to create a brighter and fuller perception, creating the necessary mood.
What they see and experience in a real theater and in their amateur theatrical performances broadens the children’s horizons, creates an environment that requires the children to engage in conversation and talk about the performance to their comrades and parents. All this undoubtedly contributes to the development of speech, the ability to conduct a dialogue and convey one’s impressions.
Musicals are considered one of the most complex forms of theatrical production.
The composer not only wrote the music, but also created an orchestral soundtrack, which, of course, enriches the sound of the musical.
Musicals are developed and created taking into account children's perception, which means that children do not get tired of the music, work on their role with interest and get enormous scope for their own creativity.
Here, vocal art, theatrical acting, and plastic arts are fused together.
The immediate transition from conversation to song, from song to dance is so natural for a child. And the musical is built on this.
Such musical performances will be a great event for children, teachers, and parents.
Musical theater for children is represented by a variety of genres - ballets for children, musical comedies and musicals were created and are being created by leading composers of our time - Tikhon Khrennikov, Eduard Kolmanovsky, Alexander Tchaikovsky, Shirvani Chalaev and others: fairy tales “The Fly Tsokotukha”, “The Frog Princess”, “Thumbelina” "
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