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Theatre Arts for Advanced Secondary Schools

(d) Uses of artifacts: Artifacts are objects made by human being and normally
reflect life, culture and history of the community. Artifacts require being
meaningful to the audience and relevant to the context of the performance.
Theatre artists need to be aware of the artifacts they incorporate in their
performances. The artifacts include historical paintings, sculptures,
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jewellery and instruments. Appropriate use of artifacts can enrich the
performance which consequently fosters a deeper connection with the
theme of performance being portrayed. During performances, artifacts
can be placed on backdrops or anywhere provided that they are seen by
the audience and they relate to the message being communicated. For
instance, a mwanahiti doll, when placed during theatrical performances
can symbolise fertility. Figure 6.1 shows mwanahiti doll.

Figure 6. 1: Mwanahiti doll

(e) Audience and culture: The audience is the key reason why the performance
is prepared. Their culture, language and expectations must be considered
while planning for a performance. Audience from different cultures
prefer the language, theatrical styles, genres and forms of expression that
adhere to their cultural norms and values. Theatre artists’ role is to simply
ensure these cultures, languages and theatrical genres are integrated into
the performance to reflect their cultural sensibilities and tastes.

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