Rich Video, Poor Video: Intermedial Greek Tragedy
In this paper, I propose a shift in Jerzy Grotwoski’s theatrical ‘new testament.’ I argue not for the elimination of media on stage but instead for Poor Video, which I define as the conscious use of video and media that forces a perspective change for the audience, an intermedial effect, making them...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Open Library of Humanities
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Body, Space & Technology Journal |
| Online Access: | https://www.bstjournal.com/articles/102 |
| Summary: | In this paper, I propose a shift in Jerzy Grotwoski’s theatrical ‘new testament.’ I argue not for the elimination of media on stage but instead for Poor Video, which I define as the conscious use of video and media that forces a perspective change for the audience, an intermedial effect, making them aware of the presence of technology in their art, their representation, and their lives. I use examples from my own work as a writer/director to illustrate how Poor Video can be useful in creating the kinds of presence and awareness that Grotowski thought unique to the theatrical event. |
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| ISSN: | 1470-9120 |