Western+vs.+Eastern+Theatre


 * Western vs. Eastern Theatre **

Western:  Eastern:
 * Myths -- relationship between gods and humans.
 * Change and Progress are the the sense of reality -- constantly changing.
 * Conflict is the essence of our lives -- the struggle.
 * Myths--oneness between man and gods
 * Change and progress are illusions -- peace and tranquillity are truths.
 * Tradition and stasis

The origins of Western theatre in ancient Athens may have been influenced by eastern rituals and myths, but the Greek developed ritual into theatre, while the Eastern (Egypt, Byzantine, Asian Indian) never went beyond ritual.