An Analysis and Production Book for a Staging of Samuel Spewack's Under the Sycamore Tree Page: 4
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Symbolism
Symbolism is a presentation which "... seeks to worlc
with symbols of life rather than with 'life itself,' and is
lyrical rather than prosaic.
Theatrlcallsm
Theatricalism is "a presentation which emphasized the
presence of the stage platform . . . based on the principle
that 'theatre is theatre, not life.'"7
Importance of Study
A study of this nature is designed to provide for the
student an opportunity to experiment in theatrical style.
The experiment, to be a valid study, must be creative and
original. The study will increase the knowledge of the stu-
dent, and he, in turn, will be able to contribute to the
knowledge of the field of theatre. It is also anticipated
that this thesis will provide for future students a creditable
guide to experiments of this type.
Choice of Play
The play chosen for this study is Samuel Spewack's Under
the Sycamore Tree. Written in 1952, its first production was
in London during the same year with Sir Alec Guinness playing
the leading role. Since that time, it has played numerous
^Gorelik, op. clt.. p.
7lbld.. pp. ^77-W.
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Long, Jerry Lyndon. An Analysis and Production Book for a Staging of Samuel Spewack's Under the Sycamore Tree, thesis, August 1967; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc163912/m1/12/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .