This work is a study of the "Theatre of Being" as conceived and created by Frank Silvera. It investigates the structure, usage, and meanings of the concepts and associated ideas related thereto. The study involves the following: scrutiny of the basic ideologies supporting the ideas fundamental to Silvera's acting techniques and theories for his "Theatre of Being"; situations (social and racial) existing in the culture (USA) which sensitized and promoted Silvera to create and synthesize his ideas concerning portrayal of roles in the theatre, on television and the silver screen; analyses of other acting theories and their relations to Silvera's theory; analyses of major productions by Silvera in which the methodology and structure of his "Theatre of Being" were incorporated; and a preface offering a brief (historical) presentation of the general concept of "being," including discussions of existence and essence from the philosophical aspects of several philosophers and theologians. / Many of the persons associated with and under the tutelage of Frank Silvera in his "Theatre of Being" productions were contacted and their oral (interviews) expressions are included, along with other relevant, printed data existing on Silvera's theatrical ideas. / This work thus exposes Frank Silvera's acting theories and techniques as incorporated in the creation and actualization of his "Theatre of Being." The study delineates specific methods, and places in perspective Silvera's concepts and other theories related to acting. Also, comparing Silvera's concepts and philosophy with present works now appearing on the screen (notably "Ethnic Notions" and "Hollywood Shuffle"), one sees Silvera's work as a viable achievement deserving significant notice and appreciation. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 50-10, Section: A, page: 3109. / Major Professor: Richard Hornby. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1989.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_78084 |
| Contributors | Stewart, Tommie Harris., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 241 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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