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April 2014

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The Role of Theremin in Theater & Musical Performance

Every once in a while, a musical instrument is developed that has a sound that defines an entire era. In 1928, an inventor named Leon Theremin patented a device that would be one of the few musical instruments that is played without the musician ever having to touch it. The device was originally called the etherphone, after the method it…
Carina Jaramillo
April 23, 2014
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Guide to Dramaturgy

Though not many are familiar with the role of a dramaturg, their function is vitally important to the theater. While the role of a dramaturg may differ from one theater to the next, one aspect remains the same: research. A dramaturg is a point of contact for directors and playwrights (dramatists) as they research multiple aspects of a play. There…
Carina Jaramillo
April 23, 2014
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Home Theater Ergonomics – Entertain in Style and Comfort

Ergonomics is a science and a discipline that involves the designing of an environment, such as a home or office that best fits the individual. The process of design includes the evaluation of the equipment as well as the task or job so the environment best suits the person using it. In ergonomic studies, workers and the way they correlate…
Bruce Tucker
April 18, 2014
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The History of Film and Motion-Picture Theater

A night at the movies has become the standard for first dates and family nights all over the country. Movies allow us to escape our problems and get lost in a world of imagination. Movies can also help to memorialize an important person or event so we never forget the past. Our history is chronicled by the movies made by…
Bruce Tucker
April 15, 2014