isolation

In theatrical production, the "isolation of the performer" refers to the deliberate separation of the actor from the audience and the everyday world. This is achieved through various means, such as special decoration of the performance space or raising the performer above the audience's level, to make them visible and audible. Historically, this isolation also carried a spiritual or ritualistic significance, marking a passage into another realm. While modern theatre sometimes breaks this isolation, the concept remains fundamental to creating a distinct theatrical experience.1