1 page assignment theater class

Theatre 383 – Drama into Film

Carole Wyand, Instructor

Bioloxi Blues

Sgt. Toomey Assignment

Written Assignment Due in Class – Sept. 18

Compare the differences in the way the character of Sgt. Toomey is presented in the play and in the movie.

1. How do the edits of Toomey’s speeches as they appear in the screenplay affect the way the character is drawn in the movie?

1. Does the original, unedited dialogue in the play script give you a different visual image of Toomey?

1. How are differences in the Toomey character exemplified through the actor, Christopher Walken, and his interpretation of the character? For example, does the Toomey character appear more or less intelligent, etc. than the character as defined in the play script? Be specific using examples.

1. Paper should be one page, double-spaced, cite examples from the play text, using correct grammar, correct spelling and punctuation.

Please use a cover sheet for your name, class hour and title of assignment and staple it to your essay.