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| + | The notion of [[transformation]] as a theatrical technique and style comes in various forms. | ||
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| − | + | Originally found in comments on [[revue]] styles of theatre, notably so-called [[transformation pieces]], where there is a constant and quick change of costume and character by the performers. The use of transformation is also often found in farces and comedies, as well as one-person shows. Also referred to as '''quick change performances''' or later as '''multiple role performances'''. | |
| + | The concept takes on various forms and the term regularly occurs in phrases such as [[transformation scene]], [[transformation act]], [[transformation play]], [[transformation performer]], [[transformation role]], and so on. | ||
| + | == Occurrence in South Africa == | ||
| + | ===19th century peformers=== | ||
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| − | Notable South African examples of this style are the South African productions of [[Louis de Vriendt]] and his wife [[Mignon Sorel]] in the early 1900's, who, when they performed ''[[Die Niksnuts]]'' ("Worthless Man") for example, each enacted eight characters, utilizing a strong mimetic style of characterization based on the ''commedia del'arte''. (Referred to as "transformasie aktes" by [[André Huguenet]].) | + | Notable South African examples of this style are the South African productions of: |
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| + | [[Louis de Vriendt]] and his wife [[Mignon Sorel]] in the early 1900's, who, when they performed ''[[Die Niksnuts]]'' ("Worthless Man") for example, each enacted eight characters, utilizing a strong mimetic style of characterization based on the ''commedia del'arte''. (Referred to as "transformasie aktes" by [[André Huguenet]].) | ||
The basic principle was later adapted simplified and very effectively employed for the "poor theatre" of the cultural struggle years, e.g. in the satirical work of such performers as [[Mbongeni Ngema]] and [[Percy Mtwa]] (e.g. in ''[[Woza Albert!]]''), [[Pieter-Dirk Uys]], [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]] and the stand-up comedy of people like [[Mark Banks]]. | The basic principle was later adapted simplified and very effectively employed for the "poor theatre" of the cultural struggle years, e.g. in the satirical work of such performers as [[Mbongeni Ngema]] and [[Percy Mtwa]] (e.g. in ''[[Woza Albert!]]''), [[Pieter-Dirk Uys]], [[Nicholas Ellenbogen]] and the stand-up comedy of people like [[Mark Banks]]. | ||
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The notion of transformation as a theatrical technique and style comes in various forms.
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General meaning
Originally found in comments on revue styles of theatre, notably so-called transformation pieces, where there is a constant and quick change of costume and character by the performers. The use of transformation is also often found in farces and comedies, as well as one-person shows. Also referred to as quick change performances or later as multiple role performances.
The concept takes on various forms and the term regularly occurs in phrases such as transformation scene, transformation act, transformation play, transformation performer, transformation role, and so on.
Occurrence in South Africa
19th century peformers
Notable South African examples of this style are the South African productions of:
20th century South African adaptations
Louis de Vriendt and his wife Mignon Sorel in the early 1900's, who, when they performed Die Niksnuts ("Worthless Man") for example, each enacted eight characters, utilizing a strong mimetic style of characterization based on the commedia del'arte. (Referred to as "transformasie aktes" by André Huguenet.)
The basic principle was later adapted simplified and very effectively employed for the "poor theatre" of the cultural struggle years, e.g. in the satirical work of such performers as Mbongeni Ngema and Percy Mtwa (e.g. in Woza Albert!), Pieter-Dirk Uys, Nicholas Ellenbogen and the stand-up comedy of people like Mark Banks.
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