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Definitions from the WebAnti-playDefinition:An anti-play is a type of theatrical production that deliberately challenges or subverts conventional dramatic forms, characters, and narratives. It is often characterized by the absence of a clear plot, linear structure, or traditional theatrical elements. Sense 1:Noun: A genre of theater that aims to question or dismantle traditional theatrical conventions. Example sentence: The avant-garde theater group performed an anti-play that challenged the audience's expectations and questioned the boundaries of the medium. Sense 2:Adjective: Describing a dramatic work that goes against the norms and expectations of traditional plays. Example sentence: The playwright's anti-play approach left the audience bewildered, as it rejected a linear narrative structure and embraced absurdity. Sense 3:Verb: The act of subverting or challenging conventional theatrical forms and norms through a theatrical production. Example sentence: The director decided to anti-play a classic tragedy, infusing it with elements of absurdism and nonlinear storytelling. Related products: | ||||
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