Directorial treatment of form in contemporary theatrical performance (Red Carpet as a model)

Authors

  • Shahd Haider Nemah Muhammad College of Fine Arts/University of Baghdad
  • Farhan Imran Musa College of Fine Arts/University of Baghdad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35560/jcofarts1826

Keywords:

Engagement, Directing, Form, Iraqi Theater

Abstract

This research, entitled "Directory's Work on Form in Iraqi Theatrical Performances," examines directorial work, directorial treatments, and different artistic methods that have established radical changes in the form and structure of the performance. The research comprises four chapters. The first chapter presents the problem, sets objectives, the importance of the research, its limits, and defines terminology. The second chapter contains the theoretical framework, which includes two sections: the first deals with directorial transformations in theatrical performances. The second section is titled "Directory Experiences of Form among Theater Directors," followed by indicators of the theoretical framework. The third chapter addresses the research community, the research sample, the research methodology, and the sample analysis to arrive at results that achieve our research objectives, including:

  1. The directorial image was formed through the form that exists between the actor's movement and the musical elements. This is in addition to the contradiction between the rhythm and music, the actors' movements, and their spontaneous actions. This is in addition to the artistic formation between the actors' movements and their performance tools in Iraqi theatrical performances.

2.                 The variance of the directorial form at the level of engagement, expression, and directorial visions in the use of different formative areas.

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2026-08-01

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Directorial treatment of form in contemporary theatrical performance (Red Carpet as a model). (2026). Al-Academy , 123, 127-138. https://doi.org/10.35560/jcofarts1826

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