Please elaborate on the reason why plays...such as shakespeare...henrik Isben and other play writers still perform their works and why are they relevant.
2006-10-20 13:26:57 · 13 answers · asked by old 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
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2006-10-22 09:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by patrick U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many stories are relevant to today. Star-crossed lovers like Romeo and Juliet or even insane Kings like Lear can echo our current leaders in the government.
The reason I love older plays is that they can be presented in the context of today's issues.
I had to laugh when some group wanted to do Man of La Mancha with the windmills being oil rigs -- and the writers said 'no way.' At least the director had a good idea!
2006-10-21 05:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some theatre group or Producer decided to mount a production of play that are timeless in its appeal, wanted to put their own interpretation on a classic or "older play", or wanted to honor a playwright. Theatre would be pretty barren without that numerous Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chekhov, Coward, and classic Greek plays that are continually mounted around the world.
2006-10-21 15:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by romeo_1595 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, on a more practical note, Shakespeare is now in the public domain, so there are no royalties to pay.
2006-10-22 12:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're a classic. Classic stories are the BEST. No matter what comes after, they'll always be the best and most famous ones.
2006-10-21 06:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is art and art is timeless. People who appreciate art still enjoy attending such plays.
2006-10-20 13:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by sarahsmiles1222 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With tongue firmly implanted in cheek I suggest it's to offer us OLD guys, work in a craft we're still passionate about.
With no offense meant,,,define CLASSICS!!!
Steven Wolf
2006-10-20 17:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they serve the same purpose as they did when written..to entertain and usually teach a lesson. Do you stop listening to music just because youve heard it before? Do you not let other listen because youve heard it before?
2006-10-20 15:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a trick question?
If they're still performed, it's because they're good and people still want to see them.
2006-10-21 09:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is that old book, The Bible, still being read?
2006-10-20 14:42:46 · answer #10 · answered by Lorin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋