Dramaturgical theory (proposed by Erving Goffman) is defined as "the view of social life as essentially a theatrical performance". We (the actors) are constantly "performing" on the stage in front of us and we have different scripts, costumes, and sets depending on the role we are trying to fill.
At Midnight Rodeo there are several roles that the actors play. First, everyone at Midnight Rodeo is split up into one of two main roles: those under 21, and those over 21. Then once people assume one of those roles they also assume one of the roles corresponding to the subculture groups mentioned earlier: The Country Danceaholics, Your Average Joe, or Just looking for a good time.
Across all of these roles the overall Stage remains the same: the Midnight Rodeo facility. However, the costumes and props differ depending on the roles the actor is trying to fill.
The Under 21 Role:
This role is clearly defined based on the props given to these actors. Each person who fills this role is given large black X's on their hands and given wristbands of a certain color to define their role of an underage person to the bartenders working at Midnight Rodeo. Since these people are also not allowed to drink alcohol on the premise, many are also seen holding/drinking water bottles or sodas.
Some of the Under 21 Props
The Over 21 Role:
This role is also clearly classified based on its props. These people are given a wristband of a different color signifying their ability to purchase and drink alcohol on the premise. Many of these people can also be seen enjoying an alcoholic beverage of their choice.
The Country Danceaholic Role:
The people assuming this role are clearly noticed based on their choice of costume. Men in this role often wear boots, a pearl snap or nice button down dress shirt, wrangler jeans accompanied with a belt and belt buckle. Women in this role wear boots, blue jeans or jean shorts, and some kind of top or blouse that they feel comfortable dancing in.
The Average Joe Role:
The costume of the Average Joe is often a mix between country-western wear and what some would deem as "down town attire". Most wear blue jeans and there is a mix of footwear between those that wear boots and those that do not. Many times the attire of the Average Joe is seen as more casual than that of the Danceaholic.
The Just Looking For A Good Time Role:
The costumes of people in this role often resembles that of someone who is going downtown. The guys often wear baggier pants and larger, untucked shirts. While the girls wear high heels and shorter dresses/skirts.
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