Play paper

Students will choose a play written in the 20^th or 21^st Centuries, no musicals. Students will read the play, then write an essay based on the bullet points listed below. Guidelines for Final Project Paper. No page guideline, all questions must be answered.

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1. The Play and Analysis

• Write a brief summary of the play you have chosen.
• What is the genre of the play?
• What is the structure of the play (climactic, episodic, or situational?)
• Does it contain Classical or Modern Exposition?
• List the Inciting Incident, Crises, and Climax.
• What is the setting of the play? Specifically, what is the period of the play?

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1. Staging

• What is your general design concept for the play?
• Are you presenting it in a realistic or non-realistic manner?
• What type of stage will you be using? (proscenium, thrust, etc.)
• What type of set will you use? (box, unit, etc.)
• Are there any special needs or effects that are necessary?
• Will the scenery need to move?
• How will you deal with set changes?

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III. Costumes

• Will the costumes be appropriate to the period, or are you changing the time period?
• Will there be any wigs?
• Are there any special make up needs?

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1. Lighting

• Will you be using realistic or non-realistic lighting?
• What sort of moods will you need to create?
• Will you need any practicals on your set?
• Will you need to create sense of time with your lights?

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1. Characters (Choose 2 characters to discuss)

• List the characters 3 traits. Be descriptive
• Discuss the characters’ objectives and obstacles.
• Describe the character arcs of both characters.

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1. Conclusion

• Briefly describe why you chose this play.
• What do you like or dislike about this play?