Word: theatron
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hearing. Theatron rehearsals have generally spanned the weekends; Thursday night, Friday night, all day Saturday, Saturday night, and all day Sunday...
...Theatron is as close to total theatre as any newly-born essentially collegiate group could hope to be. People have not said, "Well, I'm an actor and therefore I do not help construct the set," or "I'm a technical person and don't bring that tube of makeup near me." A sense of cooperation permeates both the concept and the fact of Theatron...
...most college productions there is a well-defined hierarchy from the star down to the assistant properties mistress. The members of Theatron have little if any awareness of any one individual; there is no distinct sense of differentiation. At rehearsals I was surprised at how little consciousness there was of how big whose part was and who was onstage. This is partially due to the selection of A Man's A Man. of course. Brecht incorporates the scenic and musical aspects as such important parts that, for example, the set designer becomes one of the most vital people...
...fundamental aspect of Theatron is that it is an intercollegiate group. But the real attraction is that performances will be given at five different places (Wellestey-February 20, 21; Harvard-February 27, 28; Yale-March 6, 7; Princeton-March 13, 14; Yale Drama Festival-March 20): the high point will be the Yale Drama Festival. About eighty schools will be represented there, which is an enormous amount of exposure; and for those interested in the theatre permanently it looks great on credits. Yale gave up its own cherished spot in the Drama Festival to permit Theatron to perform. They...
...concentration now is on this production of course. But at the same time, this production of A Man's A Man is only an initial stage for further development. As a one-shot deal Theatron could not hope to have much of an impact; as a continuing concept the prospects are pretty much unlimited. There is a greater-than-usual burden on the company to present a good show: Theatron not only wants to present a good show per se, but also to impress audiences with its underlying concept...