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Comments on: Cambodian Dancing
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Seminar 1 with Professor Orenstein | HN C100 | W 3:10-5:40Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:26:28 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2By: JGreenfield
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JGreenfieldWed, 17 Oct 2007 15:18:06 +0000http://macaulay.cuny.edu/seminars/orenstein07/?p=123#comment-82Your observation concerning the all-female cast reminded me of how in traditional Western theatre it was the opposite: an all-male cast playing both female and male parts. I found that difference to be so telling of Eastern culture. Traces of ancient matriarchal societies are apparently still present in Eastern society today.
As to your interest in the mixing of Mozart and Cambodian dance, I found that aspect of the play to of greater import than the blending of traditional and modern art forms. The East-West fusion was much more prevalent. Although, modern conveniences, such as the subtitles and lighting, did help the production along in terms of conveying a clear picture.Your observation concerning the all-female cast reminded me of how in traditional Western theatre it was the opposite: an all-male cast playing both female and male parts. I found that difference to be so telling of Eastern culture. Traces of ancient matriarchal societies are apparently still present in Eastern society today.
As to your interest in the mixing of Mozart and Cambodian dance, I found that aspect of the play to of greater import than the blending of traditional and modern art forms. The East-West fusion was much more prevalent. Although, modern conveniences, such as the subtitles and lighting, did help the production along in terms of conveying a clear picture.
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esaberkhiabaniWed, 17 Oct 2007 06:45:38 +0000http://macaulay.cuny.edu/seminars/orenstein07/?p=123#comment-80I really like that you pointed out that all the dancers were female, even for the male roles. I wonder why no males were used for any of the roles, and now that I think about it, there were no male students in Em Thea's school (from the video we watched in class).I really like that you pointed out that all the dancers were female, even for the male roles. I wonder why no males were used for any of the roles, and now that I think about it, there were no male students in Em Thea’s school (from the video we watched in class).
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