Think of a play, book, TV show, or movie that uses "a play within a play" concept to tell the story. Why does this work?
2007-12-09 05:10:04 · 7 answers · asked by Emily Y 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Play within a play works because it basically extends the character range beyond monologues or soliloquy. It elaborates on different aspects that the overall play might find redundant and often serves to bring certain aspects of different characters to full light if that hasn't happened already.
2007-12-09 07:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by sephienie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since traditional theatre had limitations regarding multi-media, the play within the play provided a way to explore the subject without interferring directly with the storyline. It can be anything from an amusing diversion to a deeper exploration of the themes in the play.
2007-12-09 07:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by DramaGuy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marat Sade
It's put on by the inmates at a mental institution for the staff, their wives and patrons and the players scare the gajebers out of the audience.
2007-12-09 05:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
High School Musical.,
The play is of kids having a play
2007-12-09 05:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hamlet.
2007-12-09 05:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the drowsy chaperone.
it can allow time travel ,while still remaining inthe present, you can really do ANYTHING with it
2007-12-09 07:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Don't be afraid of the dark"
It's just cool :D
2007-12-09 08:33:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋