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THEATREPHONE POSTER
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THEATREPHONE POSTER
A lady enjoys all the pleasure of the theatre (except for the acting, the sets and the stage effects, the ambiance and the pleasure of running into ones friends) Date: circa 1896
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Media ID 20151673
© Bubblepunk/JOHN MACLELLAN
1896 Acting Effects Enjoys Friends Pleasure Running Sets Telephone Ambiance
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Step into the world of Theatrephone, an innovative communication technology that brought the magic of the theatre right to your doorstep in the late 19th century. This poster from circa 1896 invites us to imagine a lady, fully immersed in the pleasure of the theatre experience, without the need to physically attend a performance. The Theatrephone was a telephone-like device that allowed subscribers to listen in on live theatre productions as they were being performed. This revolutionary invention brought the thrill of the theatre to those who were unable to attend due to distance or disability, or simply for those who preferred the comfort of their own homes. As she cradles the Theatrephone receiver to her ear, our lady closes her eyes, lost in the story unfolding before her. The intricate details of the set and the actors' nuanced performances are brought to life through the clear and crisp sound quality of the device. The ambiance of the theatre, with its hushed whispers and rustling programs, is recreated through the Theatrephone's advanced acoustics. But the true joy of the Theatrephone goes beyond the technical marvel of the device. Our lady is also able to share in the pleasure of running into her friends, as the technology allowed for multiple subscribers to listen in on the same performance, creating a virtual theatre community. This poster serves as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the late 19th century, and the enduring appeal of the theatre experience, no matter the form it takes.
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