Theater Assignment

Going to the Play:

Go into the play with an open mind.
Be aware generally of the plot.
Be honest about what you expect, and take note of how the performance deviates from what you expected.
Make note of how lines are delivered: sarcastically, seriously, comically, in an exaggerated fashion, etc.
What kind of effect does this produce?
Make note of directorial decisions: blocking, special effects, lighting, and sound.
Also make note of the type of theater space at the acting company’s disposal.

Writing about the Play

Include the title of the play, name of the director and acting company, and venue of the play.
Write a thesis statement.

Thesis statement:

This statement must articulate your impression/review of the play. It will introduce succinctly what your paper will say in greater detail. This statement should introduce the areas of observation (points 4, 5, and 6).

Include a BRIEF summary of the play. Seriously, a few sentences will do just fine.
Write the body of the paper, in which you address each area of critique you mention in your thesis statement.
Interpret, Analyze, and Evaluate: What happened (not just plot. You’re talking about aspects of the production, too) and why? Was it successful?
Write your conclusion, where you defend how your evaluation of the play is legitimate and summarize your argument.

preview of the answer..

In September 1916, something extraordinary happened in Erwin, Tennessee; a lynching took place that made the town infamous since. The target of the dreadful act was declared a murderer and by the local townspeople, and put to death without trial. The victim was an elephant called Nary from Sparks World-Famous Show Circus. Elephant’s Graveyard, a play authored by George Brant and directed by Susan Gerdman, creates an astonishing tragedy that tells the story of this bizarre incident. The play explores the spectrum of human-animal relationships..

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