Friday, August 29, 2008

Theatre in the Real World-- Olympic Ceremony

In almost every public ceremony, theatre plays a role. Or at least there are theatrical aspects and concepts in almost everything that is performed. Whether thats a speech, a play, an assembly, a wedding, a concert... or even....

The Opening Ceremony of the Olympics


The purpose of the opening ceremony of the Olympics was to entertain. To draw people in. To get them excited.
It certainly accomplisehed this goal.

  • Lights-- low and dramatic, bright spotlights on key performers, completely dark for some scenes
  • Sound-- huge booming sound, really dramatic effect
  • Colors-- brights colors, mostly warm colors to attract attention (nations use patriotic colors/symbols)

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