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Theatre studies (sometimes referred to as theatrology or dramatics) is the study of theatrical performance in relation to its literary, physical, psychological, sociological, and historical contexts. It is an interdisciplinary field which also encompasses the study of theatrical
aesthetics Aesthetics (also spelled esthetics) is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of beauty and taste (sociology), taste, which in a broad sense incorporates the philosophy of art.Slater, B. H.Aesthetics ''Internet Encyclopedia of Ph ...
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semiotics Semiotics ( ) is the systematic study of sign processes and the communication of meaning. In semiotics, a sign is defined as anything that communicates intentional and unintentional meaning or feelings to the sign's interpreter. Semiosis is a ...
. A late-20th-century development in the area has been the ethnographic theory of theatre, pioneered by the Russian scholar Larisa Ivleva who studied the influence of folk culture on the development of Russian theatre.


List of theatrologists

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the field, those who have been described as theatrologists can vary widely in terms of the primary focus of their activities. * Emil František Burianwriter, singer, actor, musician, composer, playwright and director * Jovan Ćirilovphilosopher,
dramaturge A dramaturge or dramaturg (from Ancient Greek δραματουργός – dramatourgós) is a literary adviser or editor in a theatre, opera, or film company who researches, selects, adapts, edits, and interprets scripts, libretti, texts, and pr ...
, and writer * François Delsarteteacher of acting and singing * Joseph Gregortheatre historian and opera librettist * John Heilperntheatre critic and essayist * Antoine Vitezactor, director, and poetWhitton, David (1995)
''Molière, Don Juan''
Cambridge University Press, p. 170.


College

In the United States, there are 273 universities that offer degrees and courses in Theatre and Drama Studies. These programs give students a well-rounded education in different areas of theatre, such as acting, directing, and stage design. Students get the opportunity to practice their skills through hands-on training, take part in performances, and work together with classmates and teachers. This environment not only helps them improve their artistic abilities but also prepares them for a variety of careers in the performing arts and entertainment fields.


See also

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Dramatic theory Dramatic theory attempts to form theories about theatre and drama. Drama is defined as a form of art in which a written play is used as basis for a performance. Dramatic theory is studied as part of theatre studies. Drama creates a sensory impre ...
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Literary theory Literary theory is the systematic study of the nature of literature and of the methods for literary analysis. Culler 1997, p.1 Since the 19th century, literary scholarship includes literary theory and considerations of intellectual history, m ...
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Theatre criticism Theatre criticism is a genre of arts criticism, and the act of writing or speaking about the performing arts such as a play or opera. Theatre criticism is distinct from drama criticism, as the latter is a division of literary criticism whereas th ...
* Theatre practitioner * Theatre semiotics


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