Fordham University (Firm)
Language
English
Description
This video examines martial arts of the traditional Peking Opera, looking specifially at how the performer creates scenes by body movements, rather than with props.Hu Hung-yen, Chinese dancer, begins with a demonstration of Peking opera make-up and then performs various dance patterns and presents a scene from The Butterfly Dream and the Scarf Dance.
11) Youth and Exile
Language
English
Description
This video looks at Henrik Ibsen's play Ghosts and the stage techniques Ibsen used. It also discusses Ibsen's early life.
12) Edward II
Language
English
Description
This video discusses the power structures in Marlowe's play Edward II. It also includes excerpts from the play.
14) Medieval Theater
Language
English
Description
This video traces the evolution and characteristics of the theater of the Middle Ages, looking at Everyman and The York Mystery Cycle and presents scenes from the medieval play Mary of Nijmegen.
20) The Phantom Lady
Language
English
Description
This video presents scenes from Pedro Calderon de la Barca's play The Phantom Lady, looking at the characteristics of the Spanish Golden Age of Theater.