Why Does Theatre Survive

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-- an inspiring event!
Another fact which provides the survival of the art form of theatre lies in the very nature of mankind: its inner voyeuristic drive. The desire to watch other people dealing with their conflicts and fates challenges as well as reinforces values and the morality of society. As human beings we are learning by examples from others and our own experiences. What better place therefore than the theatre to form for ourselves an idea of life and its consequences? An inviting and exciting opportunity to watch believable stories and situations as they could happen in real life, showing us a bit better the truth of our nature. Even children can be seen to be acting out stories and learn from the consequences of their actions: The hero survives and the baddy dies! Apart from being philosophical and educational it can be also very entertaining. And so is the theatre: If comedy is the form in which we see the weakness and faults of others and accept them, then tragedy is ...

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unsuppressable.
Which ever form of theatre we chose, be it historical or street theatre, it has always existed as an instrument to pass on a message to its audience. The stage is a very useful tool when we try to impress or influence people. We only have to look at cultures which are under repressive regimes for political, religious or ethnic reasons, where theatre provides a relatively safe venue to explore and challenge the establishment - a place where every dream can come true. People as famous as for example Berthold Brecht, Aphra Behn or Martin Sherman have for various reasons affected the changes of society and minorities. Theatre can be a powerful propaganda machine.


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