Category: Drama and Theatre

for this short paper, watch a full production of a taped live performance. I will NOT accept a paper written about a film. You can choose the play from any one of the streaming applications including (Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, etc.). It cannot be a musical and it must be a professional production. I will provide… Continue reading for this short paper, watch a full production of a taped live performance. I wil

Priority will be given to someone with Theatre background. Write up a narrative of your investigation, citing your sources, and identifying how you might continue your research if you were to continue to pursue the topic. Note that this does not require you to complete a full paper. Instead, focus on narrating the research process:… Continue reading Priority will be given to someone with Theatre background.
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For this week’s activity, I’d like you to write a short story (2-3 paragraphs) based on the following writing prompt… “The dog started barking.” Keep the following elements from Chapter 3 in mind when creating your story… The subject matter for drama is ALWAYS human beings. You can apply this element by discussing any of… Continue reading For this week’s activity, I’d like you to write a short story (2-3 paragraphs)

In “Understanding the Play and its Parts” by Dennis J. Sporre, he describes how a plot generally has these 10 elements: Exposition Point of Attach Complication Inciting Incident Denouement Crisis Climax Foreshadowing Discovery Reversal Using Frances Koncan’s Women of the Fur Trade, identify in a couple of sentences (indicate page numbers) where you see these… Continue reading In “Understanding the Play and its Parts” by Dennis J. Sporre, he describes how

Review of a Stage Production: You will see any production being presented live or virtually (live stream or recording) during the class session (use the Shows to See Hunts to find the best show option for you), and write an in-depth critique of the show. After seeing the performance, you will write a 2-3 page… Continue reading Review of a Stage Production: You will see any production being presented live o

*******Do not use any sources from outside******* 1. Question Below. —–In approximately 250-300 words, answer the following: who kills Mr. Wright, and why? In your answer, consider everything that we hear about him and his life with Mrs. Wright. Consider also why Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale are sympathetic to Mrs. Wright. In your opinion,… Continue reading *******Do not use any sources from outside*******
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******INSTRUCTIONS BELOW***** ***(CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FILMS PLEASE):****** *Romeo and Juliet (Leonardo DiCaprio and Clair Danes) *Hamlet (Laurence Olivier or Kenneth Branagh versions only) *Much Ado About Nothing (Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson or Joss Whedon’s) *Titus (Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange) *Macbeth (Roman Polanski version) *The Tempest (Julie Taymor version) *A Midsummer… Continue reading ******INSTRUCTIONS BELOW*****
***(CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FILMS PLEASE

Instructions Since we’ve been looking at the work of the actor we wanted to give you a chance to try your hand at some of that work. You’ll also get a chance for you to experience a small taste of the work of a playwright. Remember—as our text states—we are all playwrights in our everyday… Continue reading Instructions
Since we’ve been looking at the work of the actor we wanted to give

Write an analysis (double-spaced, paginated, spell-checked, and proofread) of c. 750 words of one of the passages reproduced below. You should attempt a close reading, paying attention to the stylistic features of the passage, such as the images that Shakespeare uses, unusual or ambiguous words, irregularities of rhyme or meter, and instances of figurative language… Continue reading Write an analysis (double-spaced, paginated, spell-checked, and proofread) of c.

in the first unit of this course, we will be looking at the ways that some artists have staged their notion of Canadian-ness. For this assignment, you will consider the same project and explain, from your perspective, what makes a piece of theatre or performance Canadian? A personal response essay is still an essay, meaning… Continue reading in the first unit of this course, we will be looking at the ways that some artis