by | Jul 31, 2022 | Theater
To receive full credit, you must answer the following questions and thoughtfully respond to at least one other post.1) In light of the series of videos you’ve just watched, what do you think the play is “about?”2) How does race shape wrestling? Is the world of wrestling a microcosm of America? 3) Who are the stories that wrestling tells meant for (IE: who watches them)? What are the “lessons” wrestling teaches to this audience? Is that a good or bad thing?Remember, I’m not looking for “right” answers. I’m looking for you to form and support your own opinion.
Requirements: Complete Sentences
by | Jul 31, 2022 | Theater
After reading the play, please answer the following questions:Think of Peter Brook and the acid te.st. State what was meaningful, evocative, interesting, exciting, striking in the work.
Think about change. There is always some kind of transformation in theatre. Often, its character, but not always. Identify a change and discuss why it happens.
If the writer were here, what are two questions you’d ask about the work?
Think metaphorically. Is it possible there are objects, characters, or images in the story which also have metaphorical, or symbolic meanings? What are they? Do they have things in common? Do these support or explain a theme in the story?
Helpful hints:For Question 1: Try to pick a specific, descriptive moment from the play. I’m not interested in the analytical (yet).For Question 2: Again, be specific. Describe how something started out and how that same thing ended up. For Question 3: These should be two different distinct questions. Questions like “why did you write the play?” and “did this happen to you or someone you know?” are boring and they will get a boring grade. For Question 4: Think of titles, change, and repeating images/phrases. There is no right or wrong here. I want you to explore your own opinion.
Requirements: Complete sentences
by | Jul 31, 2022 | Theater
To receive full credit, you must answer the following questions and thoughtfully respond to at least one other post.1) In light of the series of videos you’ve just watched, what do you think the play is “about?”2) How does race shape wrestling? Is the world of wrestling a microcosm of America? 3) Who are the stories that wrestling tells meant for (IE: who watches them)? What are the “lessons” wrestling teaches to this audience? Is that a good or bad thing?Remember, I’m not looking for “right” answers. I’m looking for you to form and support your own opinion.
Requirements: Complete Sentences
by | Jul 31, 2022 | Theater
After reading the play, please answer the following questions:Think of Peter Brook and the acid te.st. State what was meaningful, evocative, interesting, exciting, striking in the work.
Think about change. There is always some kind of transformation in theatre. Often, its character, but not always. Identify a change and discuss why it happens.
If the writer were here, what are two questions you’d ask about the work?
Think metaphorically. Is it possible there are objects, characters, or images in the story which also have metaphorical, or symbolic meanings? What are they? Do they have things in common? Do these support or explain a theme in the story?
Helpful hints:For Question 1: Try to pick a specific, descriptive moment from the play. I’m not interested in the analytical (yet).For Question 2: Again, be specific. Describe how something started out and how that same thing ended up. For Question 3: These should be two different distinct questions. Questions like “why did you write the play?” and “did this happen to you or someone you know?” are boring and they will get a boring grade. For Question 4: Think of titles, change, and repeating images/phrases. There is no right or wrong here. I want you to explore your own opinion.
Requirements: Complete Sentences
by | Jul 31, 2022 | Theater
After reading the play, please answer the following questions:Think of Peter Brook and the acid te.st. State what was meaningful, evocative, interesting, exciting, striking in the work.
Think about change. There is always some kind of transformation in theatre. Often, its character, but not always. Identify a change and discuss why it happens.
If the writer were here, what are two questions you’d ask about the work?
Think metaphorically. Is it possible there are objects, characters, or images in the story which also have metaphorical, or symbolic meanings? What are they? Do they have things in common? Do these support or explain a theme in the story?
Helpful hints:For Question 1: Try to pick a specific, descriptive moment from the play. I’m not interested in the analytical (yet).For Question 2: Again, be specific. Describe how something started out and how that same thing ended up. For Question 3: These should be two different distinct questions. Questions like “why did you write the play?” and “did this happen to you or someone you know?” are boring and they will get a boring grade. For Question 4: Think of titles, change, and repeating images/phrases. There is no right or wrong here. I want you to explore your own opinion.
Requirements: Complete Sentences
by | Jun 28, 2022 | Theater
Learning Goal: I’m working on a theater writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
This is where you will post your playwright assignment so everyone can see it. This way we get to see the creativity of the class as we use similar images.
Mask #1( Playwright Assignment) This time you will write a monologue. Make sure to view the happy Polaroids and use one as inspiration. Make sure to look at my sample monologue from the play Cicada. When writing a play you must have a Character. It is not in the same format as fiction writing so do not skip this step.
Completion of Assignment (10)
Elements of Drama present (characters, action, climax, resolution) (10)
Use of Scriptwriting technique/formatting (as opposed to fiction, essay, etc.) (10)
Technical (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) (10)
Originality & Creativity (10)
I will send the pictures. Platwright example is attached
