The theater vs. film, and the different qualities that each form possesses, is what makes the art industry so revolutionary. While both theater and cinema share a common purpose, however, these changing art forms are unique in the way they speak to audiences. Some art forms interact directly with the audience, giving them a sense of inclusion in the production, which makes the relationship more intimate. Other art forms are simply presented for the audience to view individually and do not follow a specific clock. Comparison between different art forms is difficult due to the huge number of differences between each of them. “The comparison, however, has proven to be a rather difficult undertaking, and anyone who ventures into its sphere will find slippery, uncomfortable terrain, undermined by explosive paradoxes” (McAuley). While comparing these forms can be difficult, carefully examining different art forms can delve deeper into what makes each unique. Two of the largest art forms in the entertainment industry are theater and film, both of which employ technical components for the collective purpose of telling a story, but vary in the level of intimacy they share with the audience. The first element of connection between live theater and film is the integration of technical components. There is a huge amount of technical work in both art forms that people forget and don't understand. “This technical work includes, but is not limited to finances, public relations, marketing, design, and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment” (Malloy). In both theater and cinema, a writer writes a story first. In film, this is called a script and in live theater it is simply referred to as “the center of the paper… the art from their historical, cultural and personal perspective” (McAuley) . However, the simple fact that the work of art probed the individual's brain and led him to reflect on reality is an achievement. This is the true purpose of art and remains the unifying factor between every type of artistic creation within the entertainment industry. It is therefore not a question of “to be alive or not to be alive”; it is a question of whether or not the work of art, regardless of type, reaches the depths of the human soul and, in turn, lights the flame for future change. All the world is a stage, and all men and women are merely actors: They have their exits and their entrances; and a man in his time plays many parts, his acts are seven ages. (Shakespeare)William Shakespeare talks about how art is a universal language among all.
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