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what is the difference between performance art and theatre

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Straight ally, Jan 18, 2014.

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i have been currently writing a series of essays comparing different arts, and i'm having problem with this one.

when i see a performance, i know its a performance art and not theatre, but it varies so much that i dont know how to compare and contrast performance art with theatre.

if anyone can help me with this i would be very thankfull.

#1 Straight ally, Jan 18, 2014
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I consider theater to be telling a "direct" narrative on the stage. There's no doubt that a story is being told, whether it's through a play or musical, etc. Performance art is all the other stuff. There's usually a story, but it's harder to find. A good example for this could be ballet.

Of course, I could be completely off the mark here, so don't take my word for it! It's just my two cents.

#2 EleanorHunter, Jan 18, 2014

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