Technological Effects on Performing Arts

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Before the Internet, movies, bipods, and CDs, entertainment was provided merely from live performing arts such as theatre, ballets, operas, and even concerts. Formerly, the theatre was one of the few leisure activities for many people. Dating back to the ancient Greeks, performing arts, specifically theatre arts, was very popular way indulge in entertainment. Unfortunately now, technology is taking away what used to be the dominant sector of performing arts. With advancements in technology evolving every day, the arts have endured a struggle for an audience that they used to have. Furthermore, technology is becoming more accessible and easier to use, making it very convenient for customers possess. However, by adapting and utilizing technology within performances, the arts could bring back the audiences and popularity they once had.

The arts field is battling the invasion of technology especially the Internet, a media outlet source. “According to Pew Internet Research, more than 150 million Americans are currently using the Internet, spending on average 5 to 6 hours online daily,” (Friend 11). Therefore limiting the audience of people who attend live performances. According to the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation “after decades of annual audience growth, live performing arts audience have declined annually since 2001.” For many adults in America, electronic media is their sole way of viewing or listening to art activities rather than live viewing (National Endowment for the Arts 12). In a study done by the National Endowment for the Arts, of the 27% of adults observing classical music, only 9.3% observed this through live performances, the other 18% observed classical music through selected media outlets (NEA 13). Becau...

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