Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Drama (studies in theatre)




Drama, is in many ways, a word really, associated, with the, English people; a word, that is in, many ways, used, to describe, English culture and life. This, is what, in many ways too, makes English people, different, from others, in that, their history, has mostly, been, recorded, via, Drama. Their literature [and even works of Art (excepting Poetry)], has mainly, been, in the form, of, Drama [with the most famous dramatist, been, Shakespeare]. To the average joe out there, Drama, can probably, be, best described, as probably, sitting, in a armchair, in ones, living room, and hearing, a loud noise, outside, and rushing, to the window, while silently asking: "whats going on?".

Drama, is very much too, what has made, England, and English life, popular, to many out there. The kind of Drama, seen, in England, has very oftenly, been, homely, and has resulted, at the very least, in many people out there, attempting, to learn, English speech, and English ways and manners.

Drama, to summarize it really, can probably, be, divided, into, three areas: melodrama, dramatism, and melodramatism. Melodrama, in many ways, is associated, with what, they call, mainstream politics; the only difference here, really being, that, Melodrama, deals, with what, they call, issues [situations arising, from vice]. If someone, punches you, thats, what, issues, are all about. Dramatism, in many ways, refers, to how one, presents themselves, to others, in just about, any occasion. A person dressing, inappropriately, for a party, or even, a member of parliament, going to work, drunk. Melodramatism, refers mainly, to the attachments, we develop, in our lives, and the risks, of losing them, or even, gaining some more. Owning a piece, of good land, and having someone, powerful, threaten, to take it away, is what, Melodramatism, is all about.

While Dramatism, is all about really, how one, presents themselves, it also, at its heart, deals, with what, they call, Attitude [most famous being, Attitude towards Life]. Melodrama, on the otherhand, while being about, issues & mainstream politics, at its very heart, deals, with what, they call, Disposition [in many ways, how one looks, to others]. Melodramatism, while being, about, attachments, at its heart, is all about, Demeanour [the general way, one behaves].

Melodrama, as mentioned before, being associated, with issues and mainstream politics, in many ways too, is a world, manifested, by women. It is the women, in our communities [and lives], that create, Melodrama. This is, problematic, for many, as women, do use, Melodrama, to shape, the way, men, in their communities, look like, and, basically, think. This today, is a rather, problematic world, as the Melodrama seen today, is one, that gives rise, to crime and violence [women attempting really, to mess others up]. What this means, is that, Melodrama today, is not, at the very least, similar, to what, you see, in Shakespeare for example, and other, such, English/European dramas. Melodrama, should be in the form [basically] of, comedies, histories, parodies, and tragedies. In general, speaking really, if the tricks [problems], that women, in your community [or Life], create, are not, Shakespearean, then, you will find, they are, crime, and violence driven. At the very least, Melodrama, should be funny [meaning, it being, humourous (not laughable, or causing laughter)]. Humour, is at the heart, of Melodrama.

Dramatism, while being about, how one, presents themselves, is also, very much, about, levels, of presentation. These levels, can be described, as being: Artistry, Artistic, Artful, and Artlike. These are, the four known [at least], ways, of presenting oneself, to others. Artistry, is rather well known, and is all about, attempting, to present, oneself, as being, civilized. Artistic, is the attempt, to present, oneself, as being, powerful, in nature. Artful, is presenting oneself, as being, 'deep' [clear sighted]. Artlike, relatively unknown, is presenting, oneself, as being, Ingenious [meaning, one, who reveals, or unveils things]. If for example, a country, is invaded, by an enemy, people, guided, by Artistry, will attempt, to prove, they are just, as civilized, or even, more civilized, than the invading, country. Artistic people, will band together, to create, a force [of some sort], to kick out, the invaders. Artful people, will attempt, to fully understand, the nature [psychologically], of the invading people, and then, attempt, to manipulate them, out of the country. Artlike people, actually attempt, to grasp, the nature, of the invaders [as a culture/civilization], and then, attempt, to destroy them, by making them, see themselves, as being, hugely inferior [and even stupid]. At its very core, Dramatism, deals with Laughter, and not, Humour.

Melodramatism, while being, about, the attachments, we make, in our lives, is also, very much, about, how, we deal, with conditions, arising, from, sex, power, and money, addictions. In many ways, having addictions, to any, of the three, mentioned, secular needs, leads us, to, engage, in some kind [and form], of Idolatry. Whether it be, Celebrity worship, or even, addiction, to alcoholic drinks, or, sugary foods too [money issues/conditions]. Melodramatism, at its very core, deals, with what, they call, Tickling. Idolatry, in many ways, gives rise, to unfounded for, fears, that are capable, of coming true [via the triggering, of an action].

Class & Drama:

Drama, unknowingly, is something, that pervades, our very lives, and defines them too. It is what, pervades, our daily everyday lives, and our environments [at any specific moment], and in general, considered, as, whats going on, at the moment. Drama, in many ways, is also, at the heart, of what, they call, Class; for traditional, Class, differences, have always had to do, with the kind, of Drama, one saw, in their daily lives. As mentioned too before, the history, of England, has very much been, one of Drama, and Class issues [this also includes, allowing, outsiders, into English society]. The story, of Elizabeth, is one fully, of Class, and especially, Melodrama.

Most out there, cannot, envision, a higher civilization [or existence really], since, they don't, really envision, Drama. If you wish, or want, to really know, how, French Society [in the 16th century], was like, you really, have to envision, Drama, and not, structures, systems, or events. As said many times before, the most famous, form, of Drama, is English, and when one, speaks, of Western life, they are really, speaking, of Western/English Drama [it is why, in many ways, England/the UK, has remained, a relatively important country, in the Western world][this is said, because, when most think, Western, they think, Economic powerhouse]. Traditionally, there have been, different, kinds, of Drama, in Europe. Germany, has also had, a different kind, of Drama, in their history, and in many ways, this is what, makes, Germany, similar, to the Scandinavia, as Scandinavian Drama, is of, German origins. France, is a Nation, that has, historically, differed, from the rest of Europe, with regards, to Drama, as its Drama, is actually, of, Egyptian origins [if you read, lots, of French folktales, the are actually, Egyptian]. It is here too, that Middle Eastern culture, appears, to be similar, to French culture, as their Drama too, is, of Egyptian origins [Mesopotamia as a Civilization, was similar to Egypt, as their Drama, was, of Egyptian origins too]. India, has always been, known, as the powerhouse, of Asia, due to the fact, that, the source, of Drama [in all of Asia], is actually, of, Indian origins [somewhat spread, via religion]. America, is a Country, perceived [historically at least], as being, similar, to England, when, it has not really; this is because, American Drama, is actually, of, Roman origins, and not, really European/English [general events, in America, are similar, to life, in the Roman civilization]. South America, is also, a region, of interest generally, as wth regards, to Drama. Brazil, is the most important, of the South American Countries, as its Drama, is of various, origins. Part of it, is French, another part, is, Yoruba/Igbo (via Cuba), and another final part, is, Spanish [the rest of South America, is only Spanish]. In many ways, when people say, Brazil, is a mix of cultures, they really are, referring, to its Drama [structurally, one also, does see, elements, borrowed, from elsewhere]. Africa, is today, a continent really, whose, Drama, is unique, to itself; in many ways, this makes, Africans, rather different, from other people out there, and makes it difficult, in general, to connect, to Africans, and really know them [reason why, so many European, and American, Scholars, have always found, Africa, rather mysterious]. African Drama, today, can be said, to be, of, two kinds: Dahomey and 'Bantu'. Bantu here, refers, to a cultural entity, existing, in Cameroon [and consisting of people, like the Bamileke], who are rather, ingenious, in Art, and have always had, a rather, interesting, Drama based life, that is no longer, lived, in the Congo languages speaking world. In general, this Drama, often, was the world, of youth, and young adults [as seen too, in the works, of Barbara Kimenye], and is also, very much, the reason, why, growing up, in Congo Africa [as a youth], can be very memorable, and happy. West Africans though [minus Nigeria], have a Drama, that is of, Dahomey origins [when Africans pass into Adulthood really, Drama, ceases to exist, in, their lives, and politics (Shaka Zulu style), comes, into existence] [North Africans, are like the Fulani, with regards, to Drama]. Canada, is a country though, that has lacked, a Drama, and in effect, has resulted, in a rather, violent country, as some, of its folks [many perhaps], choose, to adopt, the kind, of Drama, seen, in Italian-American movies [most people, in Toronto, actually think, they are movie Italians]. Italia, was also, a source, of, European Drama, that most, don't really know about, but think, they do [due to watching, Italian-American movies]. In Italy, Drama, was actually based, on the worship, of, the Supreme Goddess [different, from pygmy, Egyptian, and Chinese]. Their worship, of the Supreme Goddess, was a worship, based, on Order (creating it too), with regards, to ones, motion, movement, and even, general activity. In general, Italians, were people, who were rather, offended [or even pissed off], by how, people moved [or gestured], and the general activity [including making small noises], they did [American movies, with someone, shouting, outside a window, telling, another, to keep it down, are Italian (Italian-American), in inspiration, and not Roman] [Italian-Americans, are different, from other Americans, in that, their Drama, is Italian]. This form, of Drama, is eventually, what led, Italia, to collapse, as their was, a time, in Italy, when wars and fights, broke out, simply perhaps [as an example], of the neighbour, playing, too loud music [Italian-Americans, are in general, experts, at creating, all kinds, of Order, based on, movements, motion, and even activity] [this is not similar though, to the Laughing Buddha example, as the Italian-American example, is based, on Drama]. In all, the collapse, in Italia, was due, to the letting, of too many, immigrants [from other parts of Europe], who did not, understand, Italian way of life [Drama].

European/English Drama (moods and atmospheres):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2loAlaonqQ

Italia (moods and atmospheres):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESOVrc4K3CQ

Bantu inspired music & Bantu Drama (moods and atmospheres):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAeJYDUYbpQ

[So called, Bantu people, of Cameroon, are brown skinned, and not black].

Drama too, is in many ways, associated, with ones, Affairs [or general problems] [they however, are not, the same thing]. Americans too, in general, differ, from each other, in Drama; Italian-Americans, as mentioned, have Italian Drama. Americanistas [Ancient Spain], and other kinds, of Americans, have, Roman Drama. Americanistas [Celtica], actually, are similar, to Omanis, with regards, to Drama [this is what makes, Omani life, similar, to Americanista] [Ancient Egyptian/French Drama]. Americanistas [Legion], have a Drama, that is, Bantu.

In many ways too, not only, is Drama, associated, with our conscience (personal inner voice), but also, with the female element [in the form, of the Feminine/Aje], in our lives. What this means, in any situation, involving, Drama, women, in general, are likely, to influence, what you do, or how, you think. Traditionally, this has been, a major problem, as lot, of the big problems, existing, in Society, can often, emanate, from Drama, with regards, to crime and violence [in many ways too, Drama, acts, as the impulse, to all forms, and kinds, of activity, seen, in a culture/civilization] [boy gets punched at a party, and proves his mettle, by inventing, a rocket]. The women problem, with regards, to Drama, has often, been dealt with, via, what they call, 'Breaking Women'. In the olden days, and most societies out there, this involved, generally, beating women, to make them, more, like men. In later times, 'Breaking Women', surprisingly, had to do, with, refusing, to entertain them [make them laugh really], or also, provide them, with sex [the female of the species, desires sex, more than the male]. In general, with regards, to entertaining them, the goal, was to make, women, more like men, with regards, to humour [in general, men make fun, of each other, in a civilized manner, compared, to women]. In some other cultures [Asian really], Breaking Women, involved, making them, see themselves, as lacking, intelligence [and in general, make them, think like men]. In all, what is been said, is that, the male, of the species, is more, civilized [by nature], than the female. Today though, one finds, that, too many men, are like women [and falsely believe, that men, should be somewhat, feminized, when the truth, is that, women, should be made, more masculine] [Masculine = life, Feminine = death].

When dealing, with Drama, which as mentioned, involves, using, our conscience, how though, one goes around, resolving, any Drama issues, actually, differs, by skin colour. This makes for friendships really, between, people, of different colours, difficult, due to not, understanding this. With white skinned people, you find, that, Drama, of all kinds, is dealt with, by, developing, a Higher Conscience; with Brown skinned people, Drama, is dealt with, usually, via, ones, Mother figure, Father figure, and Ergo [in general, asking, what would they do]. With Black skinned people, Drama, is resolved, through dealing with it, as an, Intimacy [and Respect] issue. Drama, is also, very much, at the core, of, Group Identity/History [in many ways, Drama, is genetic, and is what, makes, moving to other places (to exist there), difficult].

When actually, resolving, any Drama issue, certain, presentation profiles, are often, used. These presentation profiles, are very much, similar, to the Tarot itself. In general, you find that, different parts, of the world, enact out, Drama, using different, presentation profiles. This often too, differs, between, the men, and women [of a region], and in many ways, is what, accounts for, so called, masculine and feminine, differences, in a community/region.

North America: The Joker

While in North America, one finds that, while, the people, in general, use, the King, as an Ergo, they however though [the men that is], use, the Joker, to actually, resolve, any Drama situation, that arises. In many ways though, one finds that, its actually the men, and not, the women, who actually, resolve, any Drama, that arises; American women, tend to use, American men, to resolve, any Drama [in reality, women, should resolve, their own Drama].

South America: The Pretender

While not, an actual Tarot card, South Americans, act, as Pretenders, when dealing with, any Drama, that arises. Ergo = the Queen.

Europe: The Fool

Europeans, often use, the Fool, when dealing, with any Drama, problem, they encounter. Ergo = the Clown.

Africa: The Clown

Africans use, the Clown, when actually dealing, with any, Drama issue. Ergo = Joker.

Asia: The King

Asians, often use, the King, when dealing, with, Drama. Ergo = Fool.

Middle East: The Jester

The Jester, is the presentation profile, used, in the Middle East, to resolve, any, Drama issues. Ergo = the Magus.

These presentation profiles, can be changed [as defining society, in general], and men and women, have often had, different, presentation profiles, so as to, separate them, socially, in one way, or another [American women, once used, the Clown, as a presentation profile] [in general too, any, presentation profile, can somewhat, be, a mix, of others; for example, a Clown, can be, Kingly, Queenly, or even, Fool-like].

Ways of Living:

When dealing, with Drama, one has to come up, with, a way, that they generally use, to see/model, other beings, and themselves. This way, of seeing, the human [as a Drama being, and consisting really, of three parts], is rather, very common, and popular, all over the world, as it is the way, most people, actually, see themselves. There are several, of these, models; some going, back, to the ancient times, and others, more recent, in development.

Egyptian: Man and Woman

The Egyptian model, of conceiving, the human being, as a Drama based being, actually, involves, dividing, humans, into, Man and Woman. It is a way, of conceiving, the human being, as being, made up, of three things: Face, Body, and Genitalia. In general, ones Face, is acquainted, with, Melodrama [people doing things, to one, based on, how they look, facially]. Ones Body, with, Dramatism, and finally, ones Genitalia [being man enough], with, Melodramatism [addiction to sex and all forms, of, sweetened experiences, being, a problem]. This model, of the general everyday human, is rather, common, in Europe.

Indian: Male and Female

The Indian model, of conceiving, the human being, as, a Drama based being, involves, seeing, the human, as being, Male and Female. In general, this involves, conceiving, the human, as made up, of, three things: Mother figure/Family, Father figure/Country, and Ergo/past experiences. Ones Family identity, is associated with, Melodrama, Country, with Dramatism, and Past Experiences, with, Melodramatism. This model, is rather common, in Asia [minus Japan], and Africa too.

Religious: Masculine and Feminine

The Religious model [based on being, a religious being], conceives, the human being, as, a Drama based being, defined, as being, Masculine and Feminine. It is a model, rather common, in many, places, including, North America, South America, and the Middle East. It is a rather, difficult, model, to explain, as, it does, conceive, the human, mainly, as spiritual, although too, it does attempt, to describe, the human [Masculine/Femine], defined, as being, of three things: Hair, Eyes (colour for instance), and Skin colour. In general, the real model, sees, the human, spiritually, as [guided by], God the Father (Hair), God the Son (Eyes), and God the Holy Spirit (Skin Colour). This model, in the Islamic world [and Islam too], is seen, as consisting of, Elohim/God the Father, Yeshua/God the Son, and Adonai/God the Holy Spirit. You kind of see, this model, of the Human being, in many, Antonio Banderas, movies, such as, 'Desperado' and 'Once upon a time in Mexico'. In general though, God the Father, deals, with Melodrama issues, God the Son, with, Dramatism, and God the Holy Spirit, with, Melodramatism.

Japan: Sectarian and Non-sectarian

In Japan, the human being [as a Drama based being] is conceived, as consisting, of, three things: Blood, Heart and Head. In many ways, seeing, the human, in this form, also results, in one, seeing, human beings, as being, Human, or Non-human [this is many ways, is what, led to, Japanese war atrocities]. In general, one sees that, Blood, is associated, with, Melodramatism, Heart, with Dramatism, and Head (Head shape really), with, Melodrama. In many ways, Human here, also refers to, seeing oneself, as being, from a, certain region [province or State too], and other people, from outside it, as being, 'non-human'. This model, was also seen, in France [identifying as being from Paris, Nantes, Marseille etc.], and is what, kind of makes, Japan, somewhat similar, to France.

Coptic-Egyptian: Christian and Pagan

The Coptic-Egyptian model, of seeing, the human being, sees it, as being, made up, of, three main parts: Skeleton, Heart, and Neural networks/El Shaddai. This model, was also, very much, at the heart, of the formation, of, Christianity, in Ancient Egypt. It is a model, also seen, amongst, the Bantu, of Cameroon [brown skinned], as they are, direct descendants, of the practise, of Coptic Christianity, in Ancient Egypt [in many ways, Bantu people, are very different (in nature), from, other Africans, and are really, similar, to Pygmies, and Khoikhoi people]. Coptic Christianity, was at its heart, based on, Jesus worship, in the form, of, Osiris [in short, the goal, is to become, Osiris]. Practising Coptic Christianity [the religion, of the Bantu, in Cameroon, is actually, based, on Coptic Christianity, as seen, in Ancient Egypt], results, in many ways, as seeing, oneself, as being, Christian/Osiris, and others, as being, Pagan/Idolatrous/Heathens/Atheists etc. In general, the Skeleton, is associated, with, Melodramatism, the Heart, with Dramatism, and the Neural networks, with, Melodrama.

Modern: Western and Non-western

The Modern model, of seeing people, out there, consists, of seeing them, as being, Western or Non-western. This model [in many ways, the worst, as it is, rather backwards and primitive, in conception], sees, the human being, not, from the human being perspective, but from, what, is associated, with, the human being. In general, a human being, is made up, of, three things: Materiality, Women, and Face. In general, to be a human [in the Western world], is to have, Materiality, become associated with, certain Women, and generally, have, a Face, that is in general, Caucasoid. In all, Materiality, is associated, with, Melodramatism; Women, with Dramatism, and Face, with, Melodrama. It is in, many ways, a model, ancient, in its practise [almost stone age].

In all though, these models, shape, the general human being, with regards, to, Vitality, Energy levels, and Vibrancy (enthusiasm etc.). The domination, in many ways, of, the Modern model, of existence, has very much, resulted, in a world, with, nothing, going on [as the Drama seen here, is sparse, and of, the criminal/violent kind]. In many ways, nothing goes on, with this model [Modern], resulting, in humans, losing, their creativity, and slowly, regressing, into hominids.