Avenue Q Live Theatre Experience

PAPERS FOR LIVE THEATRE We will see at least 6 productions this semester. You need to write reaction papers to 5 of the productions. You can write a 6th reaction paper as extra credit. PAPERS

Your assignment is to examine any two elements of the drama (PLOT, CHARACTER, THOUGHT, DICTION, MUSIC, or SPECTACLE) as shown in the play that you witnessed. Use the chapter that I gave you as a guide when discussing the elements you choose. The chapter concisely summarizes Aristotle’s thoughts about the functions of those “elements” as they operate in the dramatic action of a play.

USE THE CHAPTER AS YOUR GUIDE when discussing the elements you choose. It will help you

structure your discussion. STRUCTURE OF PAPER

-You should discuss your overall personal reaction to the production. -Then discuss the first element you chose. (Use the chapter to guide your discussion.) -Then discuss the second element you chose. (Use the chapter to guide your discussion.) -Finally, discuss how those two elements interacted in the production. -A concluding paragraph

GRADING Personal reaction: 25 points First element: 25 points Second element: 25 points Interaction of both elements: 15 points Grammar, punctuation, presentation: 10 points