Dramatic Intention

Dramatic intention refers to the purpose of a play, film, or gig etc. For singers, actors and dancers, their dramatic intention is usually to entertain. However the dramatic intentions of performers can differ, depending on the performance and the artist. For example the dramatic intentions of performers can be:
To make the audience think differently about an issue

• To make the audience feel differently about an issue
• To make the audience feel or think differently about themselves
• To celebrate something.
• To criticise something
• To encourage the audience to change something

Everything that is useful has a purpose. e.g. a light switch's purpose is to turn on a light, which keeps you from being in darkness. The purpose of a packet of crisp, is to stop you from feeling hungry, to give you energy and to provide you with something to do during your lunchtime.

An example of an artist's dramatic intentions would be Eminem, who wants to explain to people what life was like growing up in the rough area of Detroit. He wishes to describe, in vivid detail the problems he had growing up under the care of his drunken Mother and abusive Stepfather. He brings forward political issues, in a hope to make people think differently about current situations. He wants to change peoples thoughts about the issue of race. He also wants to inspire young people in similar situations to that of his in the past.

My dramatic intention for The Cinderella Pantomime, is simply to entertain. I want the audience to enjoy themselves thoroughly and also, to return home content with the show as a whole. Also, hopefully, I might inspire people to become performers.