The implication of Jean-Louise Barrault’s best and worst of profession on performing art and the Nigerian society

Year 2022, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 1 - 7, 08.02.2022

Blessing Adjeketa

Abstract

This essay discourses the performing art, as an art form created to reflect the life and culture of the individuals who create them, and their influences on society. A segment of the Nigerian population believes that performing art is a ludicrous art not worthy of being identified with. The analytical method of research is used in the essay. The work of Jean-Louise Barrault; Best and Worst of Profession, is x-rayed in determining what society thinks about the artist, his performance, and its implication to Nigerian society. The essay point first, to performing arts like drama, songs, and music as a means of urging and moving people to social action, and then, to the therapeutic significance to the audience as the second primary concern after the entertainment. The essay recommends that a healing of the Nigerian nation will only be possible when the artist is serious in his performing art as trade.

Keywords

Performing Art, Performance Art, The Artist, The Actor, Trade or Business, The Nigeria Society

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