Integrated Art

Integrated Arts Guide for Writing a Theatre Review

You must watch this Theatre Performance on You tube and follow the rubric and questions below to form the essay. Please follow are direction.

  There is a video presentation on YouTube of a performance given in Anacostia, DC on Oct 18, 2017.  We will use that performance as our Theatre Presentation.  Find it on:  The Colored Museum YouTube Oct 18, 2017.  

 

Your report will be due April 8, 2020

1. Each student in Integrated Arts will submit a written report reviewing the theatre performance they observed. Refer to your course schedule for the specific due date.

2. The report must be typed, 12 point font, double spaced.

3. The report must be 700-900 words in length (approximately three pages).

4. The report must be structured in the essay form and consist of at least four paragraphs.

5. The content of the report must include:

· Name of the play, playwright, theatre and date of performance.

· The plot

a. In a few sentences explain the plot of the play.

b. Was the exposition (the opening of the play where you are introduced to the characters and their relationship to each other) clear? What made it clear or unclear?

c. Did the plot keep you involved? Why?

d. Was the conclusion satisfying? Why?

· In your opinion, what was the playwright trying to achieve?

· Do you think this is an important piece of theatre? Why has it achieved so many awards?

· The Production

a. What were your reactions to the set, costume, lighting, property designs?

b. Did you believe the actors in the production? Give some specific examples that pertain to individual performers.

c. What are your feelings about watching a recorded transmission of a live performance?

· The final paragraph should summarize your experience while viewing the play. Would you recommend this performance, who should see it?

A paper submitted with gross mistakes in grammar and spelling will receive a lower grade.