Posted: September 13th, 2017

into the woods

into the woods

Paper details:

write 6 pages about the play “into the woods” and plz you MUST follow and include in the formal review! from 1 to 8 and use easy words. 1. Provide a BRIEF introduction paragraph; set up the tone and prelude content for your paper! 2. Tell me BRIEFLY about the theatre. Proscenium, Thrust, Arena? Nice? Dumpy? 3. (PLOT) Give a very brief description of the plot. ONE paragraph please! 4. (CHARACTERS) Discuss the main characters and the actors and how well you thought they did in the show. Do not forget to use their real names when referencing the characters. Remember characters don’t do the show, actors do! 5. (MUSIC) Was there music used in the show: before, after, during? To what effect? Any sound effects? Any sound reinforcement (i.e. mikes)? 6. (SPECTACLE/DESIGNERS) Discuss lighting, costumes, sound, & set—how can you fold these together if they don’t merit a paragraph all to themselves? How well did these elements support the script and the actors on stage? 7. Discuss directing. How was the blocking, tempo, rhythm, and unity of elements? Was it true to the playwright’s intentions? If not, why not, and was that choice effective? 8. A conclusion that ties the preceding paragraphs together and summarizes your feelings on the production which has been previously SUPPORTED through varied and exciting examples throughout all elements!

Required Scripts on library reserve
and E-Reserve:

Hansberry, Lorraine.A Raisin in the Sun
Ludwig, Ken. Moon Over Buffalo
Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman
Sondheim, Stephen, Into the Woods

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to theatre as a live art form, utilizing lecture, discussion, live performance, and critical evaluation. Students explore aspects of theatre production in order to develop a base for understanding and evaluating live theatre. Students are prepared for live performances, which they are required to attend outside of class. Written and oral evaluations follow. Recommended for students wishing to fulfill the arts communication intensive requirement of the General Education program.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Successful completion of this course should afford the student:

1.     Opportunities to develop his/her aesthetic growth through appreciation of theatrical events.
2.     View filmed, live and everyday theatrical events in order to analyze and evaluate theatrical phenomena.
3.     Communicate, both verbally and in writing, his/her understanding and analysis of the differences between text (script) and live performances.
4.         Interact with various theatre artists assuming roles in specific productions                    and develop an understanding of their work, process and cultural contribution.
5.     Develop and understand the social, political, historical and cultural context of dramatic literature.
6.    Develop a basic working understanding of stage terminology and other basic theatrical concepts.

You may miss one class during the term without it affecting your grade. On the second absence, your final grade will be reduced 10%, a failing grade will be assigned upon the 3rd absence.

Play Reviews See Section in Syllabus

Play Quizzes In class handout.

Play & Playwrights Form In class handout.

Final Examination This final examination is taken online.  It is comprehensive and covers all class lectures, assignments and activities, assigned readings in the text book and handouts, as well as all the scripts. Keeping up with reading assignments, making chapter notes, and reviewing class notes will help you to prepare for this exam.

PLAY REVIEWS

ASSIGNMENT: You must write a review of two of the plays that we will cover in class. Each review should be turned in the week following the performance. The term will consist of five shows, with two reviews due. The content pages of the reviews are as follows:

Review must have the following minimum content pages –COVER PAGE DOES NOT COUNT!

Review # 1 MINIMUM – 3 pages
Review # 2 MINIMUM – 5 pages

Any papers being turned in that do not contain the MINIMUM page requirements will be handed back with a score of zero. You will not be given a chance to make these up.

Please note Review # 1 is an Informal Response to the production.
Review #2 is a Formal Review to the production.

Besides the minimum CI page requirements, all written assignments must also follow these guidelines:

A cover page with Name, Date and Class Section.
Typed, double spaced with a 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
One inch margins all around.

A separate typed bibliography, if needed.

A Reminder About Reviews

Informal Reviews: (1) Use language that is more informal and conversational; (2) Allow the use of contractions (ex. – “can’t,” “didn’t”); and (3) Do not use sentences that end in prepositions.

Formal Reviews: (1)) Use language that is more formal and which is appropriate for a formal paper; (2) Do not allow the use of contractions (ex. – “can’t,” or  “didn’t”); and (3) Do not use sentences that end with prepositions.

NO REVIEWS OR ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH EMAIL! HARD COPIES ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Play Review Information Sheet:  Theatre in Performance 128B!

Here are some basic differences between your INFORMAL paper and your FORMAL paper.

PLAY RESPONSE
FORMAL REVIEW
3 FULL pages not counting title page
5 FULL pages not counting title page
More informal and conversational language        More formal & appropriate for a formal paper
You can use contractions        You cannot use contractions
Double spaced TYPED in 12 pt. Times New Roman Font.
ONE inch margins (STANDARD) all around!
Carefully proofread with correct grammar/sentence structure!

Here are things you can include in the play response and MUST include in the formal review!

1.  Provide a BRIEF introduction paragraph; set up the tone and prelude content for your paper!

2.  Tell me BRIEFLYabout the theatre. Proscenium, Thrust, Arena? Nice? Dumpy?

3.  (PLOT) Give a very brief description of the plot.ONE paragraph please!

4.  (CHARACTERS) Discuss the main characters and the actors and how well you     thought they did in the show. Do not forget to use their real names when referencing the     characters. Remember characters don’t do the show, actors do!

5.  (MUSIC) Was there music used in the show: before, after, during?  To what effect?  Any
sound effects?  Any sound reinforcement (i.e. mikes)?

6.  (SPECTACLE/DESIGNERS) Discuss lighting, costumes, sound, & set—how can you fold     these together if they don’t merit a paragraph all to themselves?  How well did these     elements support the script and the actors on stage?

7.  Discuss directing.  How was the blocking, tempo, rhythm, and unity of elements?  Was it true
tothe playwright’s intentions?  If not, why not, and was that choice effective?

8.   A conclusion that ties the preceding paragraphs together and summarizes your feelings on
the production which has been previously SUPPORTED through varied and exciting examples throughout all elements!

A Few Tips…

*Avoid “potpourri” paragraphs: remember, (Transition) thesis, content, conclusion

*Remain consistent: Either past or present tense, NOT both!

*Be careful about using character names where appropriate and actor’s names where appropriate.

*Avoid “Very Good/Great Job” in any form (they are overused and vague; grab a thesaurus!)

*The word “act” is only capitalized if it specific: “each act provided this..” & “Act I is shorter.

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