Theatrical Approach Project

THEATRICAL APPROACH PROJECT

· You will continue to work on the play you have chosen this semester (Antigone, A Doll’s House, The Crucible, Hamlet, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Cherry Orchard, A Streetcar Named Desire, Long Days Journey into Night, Medea or Waiting for Godot).

· You will take on one role: director, producer, scenic designer, lighting designer, sound designer or costume designer.

· If you are: the director- explain if you are interpretative or creative, you will also decide the cast size, working in a set theatre space, the budget the producer gave you, decide how much rehearsal time is needed, discuss your personal vision of the show, working with the designers/ producer and what you want the audiences take away to be, etc.

· If you are the producer- explain the budget, choosing a director, why this play, the theatre space, working with the designers, director, marketing the play for an audience etc.

· If you are a designer-you would speak to the director to determine what they would like and come up with specific ideas to demonstrate what type of set, lighting, sound (including music) and costumes (and/or make-up designer) etc. Also, you must determine what budget the producer gave you and how you will work within these parameters.

· After determining what is needed for a successful show you will present your work in ONE of the following ways:

· Write a paper- no less than 3-5 pages long (750-1250 words), 12-point font (Times, Arial or Calibri ONLY)-look at Paper rubric for detailed guidance.

· For all approaches, make certain you have a clear beginning, middle and end to how you will discuss the work, for example- what is a producer, what is a director, what is a set designer etc., then give your responsibilities as this person, who you work with, what are limitations, then discuss the directors vision and how you supported this vision.

· This is worth 30 points

· Break a leg!