Visual transition from real space to performance In Karnataka Contemporary dramas
Keywords:
Performance space, psychological effect, comfort, performance quality, types of theatres, audienceAbstract
This Article is mainly focusing on Design of a space which has a psychological impact on the behavior of the users using the space. The ambience of theatres is different from other places. Performing spaces are of different sizes, shapes, and are constructed using different materials with varied acoustic properties. They might be open air, semi open or closed spaces. This paper aims to explore the relation between theatre spaces and performing artists. This object focuses on understanding the effect that characteristics of performing spaces have on performance attributes such as preparation, quality of performance and response of the audience. It also attempts to explore the effect of performing spaces on psychological attributes such as comfort level, stress, concentration and sense of connection with the audience. For this purpose, a survey of performing ‘MalegalalliMadhumagalu’ different levels is conducted. The quality of the performance and the audience response depend on the location where the performance takes place, while special attention should be paid to the staging between the actual venue and the staged performance. If the venue of the performance changes, what will happen on the performance? What are the consequences? What is the question that arises in the community when the real space is transformed into a performance space? This Article is an attempt to find a new way to many questions whether a theater performance needs a specific location or not.
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