Discussion Board Question – Miss Julie Read Miss Julie (see attached pdf document) and need answers for the below two of the posted questions. Answers should be brief and precise. Usually, a few sentences are sufficient, but feel free to add more as needed 1. At the opening, we discover Jean and Kristine discussing Miss […]
Why is this topic important to the study of Theatre Histories? What are the unique syntheses and context you can offer us?
Impact of commedia dell’arte in theatrical history QUESTIONS: Why is this topic important to the study of Theatre Histories? What are the unique syntheses and context you can offer us?
Discuss the concept of predetermined destiny and how it relates to the play. Identify specific examples that show fate’s hand in the development of the story.
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet are referred to as “star-crossed lovers.” Discuss the concept of predetermined destiny and how it relates to the play. Identify specific examples that show fate’s hand in the development of the story.
Write a research paper for your theatre histories class on how Antonin Artaud’s theatre of cruelty is influenced by said rituals.
The Theatre of Ritual In the theatre histories class, discuss the origins of theatre and also the historiography of theatre. One of the first topics of the semester was that of how theatre was birthed out of certain societal rituals. Write a research paper for your theatre histories class on how Antonin Artaud’s theatre of […]
Apply the concepts of theatrical design to conceive of sets, lighting, costumes and sound. What type of theater should it be in?
Musical Clips/ Final Details of the assignment below: 1) Premise – what is the idea for your project? What is the genre? Where/ when is it set and who do you see in the cast of characters? 2) Production concept – apply the concepts of theatrical design to conceive of sets, lighting, costumes and sound. […]
Choose a character in a play or musical (not a film) as a subject for a character makeup analysis. Analyze her makeup characteristics for her appropriate time and place.
Assignment: 1) Choose a character in a play or musical (not a film) as a subject for a Character Makeup Analysis. The character must be from a historical period play (pre 21st century period). The play must be set within that period. In other words, you cannot study Mrs. Lovett from Sweeny Todd then place […]
Create a play with dialogue and add notes of the characters facial expressions, movements, and what they’re doing.
Ten Minute Stage Play Create a play with dialogue and add notes of the characters facial expressions, movements, and what they’re doing. The play should be able to be acted out by 3 members and last 10 minutes long. The play is to be between 2 main characters and 1 character that comes in later […]
Read the Polaroid Stories and lay out your reaction, along with thoughts on staging the play.
Theatrical Worlds Beta Version Edited by Charlie Mitchell Read the chapter on Genre and upload thoughts on the chapter below. Read the Polaroid Stories and lay out your reaction, along with thoughts on staging the play. Chapter1 Mapping RealityAn Introduction to Theatre by Charlie Mitchell and Michelle Hayford
Discuss the ways the students are able to relate to the play, the concerns they have, and the conflicts the play brings up for them.
Our Town Writing Assignment The play OUR TOWN is set in a fictional small New England town in the early years of the twentieth century, (1899-1911). Discuss the ways the students are able to relate to the play, the concerns they have, and the conflicts the play brings up for them. Using specific examples, discuss […]
Which of the following provided elements is indicative of a playwright utilizing a presentational dramatic style?
PROMPT Which of the following elements is indicative of a playwright utilizing a presentational dramatic style? one or more characters who directly address the audience a realistic interior set the incorporation of an imaginary “fourth wall” dialogue based around the rhythms of everyday speech