A CRITICAL RESEARCH OF THE ECLECTIC THEATRES

This study mainly focuses on how plot expression is originated from eclecticism of two different forms, namely Iranian traditional theater form and Western theater one. According to morphology theory of Iranian theater the ninth form, i.e. "eclectic theater", was chosen and analyzed in Iranian plays. The form and content of eclectic plays of 1981-2001, above all, are analyzed; then, after the selection of a considerable number of such works, the concept of "researching criticism" of eclectic form in Iranian theater literature is paid attention to ..