The ancient Greeks were so innovative, that it’s mind blowing! How does the design of this ancient Greek Theatre enhance the sound of the human voice?

Experiencing Greek Theatre

The ancient Greeks were so innovative, that it’s mind blowing! How does the design of this ancient Greek Theatre enhance the sound of the human voice?

Write a brief posting (250 – 350 words) in which you discuss one difference and one similarity in the treatment of religion in the play Raja Edepus from Indonesia and Kutiyattam: Sanskrit Theatre from India. What is common ground and what is different?

Writing a discussion about plays and articles — 250-350 words

Consider the videos and articles you have just digested. Each culture has distinct characteristics, and yet there are similarities as well. Write a brief posting (250 – 350 words) in which you discuss one difference and one similarity in the treatment of religion in the play Raja Edepus from Indonesia and Kutiyattam: Sanskrit Theatre from India. What is common ground and what is different?

A DISAPPEARING NUMBER IS NOT AN INDIAN PLAY. It is an English play that has Indian characters in the cast, and the location of the play is partly in England and partly in India.  Please do not refer to this play in your writing as an example of Indian theatre.

  • The first video I couldn’t find any link online because it is offered only in the school library but here is the title of the Play: Raja Edepus, adapted from Oedipus Tyrannos by Sophocles Performed at the Bali Arts Festival in July 2006.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHGfu-wdVfw

 

  • Raja edepus review

Write an essay about Aulularia by Titus Maccius Plautus where you set this play in our time.

Aulularia by Titus Maccius Plautus

Write an essay about Aulularia by Titus Maccius Plautus where you set this play in our time.

About the essay:
– Presentation: justify why we are doing this play, what theme of the play we will explore, what changes we will make to the play, who our audience is, what cultural capital we expect from the audience, and how we will relate to the audience (catharsis/emotions)
– The result doesn’t have to be a play (it can be a movie, a series, a soap opera, a performance, a dance show, a circus)
– we don’t need to worry about technical issues
– matters:

1. Why does it make sense to perform a play from antiquity in our time?
2. How will it affect our audience?

– there is no need for casting
– brainstorming and not putting everything into the play (aka not doing it like SillySeason)
– the presentation can be done in any way.
– the presentation time will be told after the teacher knows how many groups you have (10/15 minutes max)
– one of the questions in the final test is to justify the choices we made in the group work

What makes the acto, LAS DOS CARAS DEL PATRONCITO, of Teatro Campesino, humorous and entertaining, as well as educational and political?

Luis Valdez spoke on these subjects at UC San Diego. video review

CONTENT:

  • Introduce your paper by relating your overall impression of the event with Luis Valdez.
  • Discuss how Luis Valdez uses the art of Theatre for social change and justice.

What makes the acto, LAS DOS CARAS DEL PATRONCITO, of Teatro Campesino, humorous and entertaining, as well as educational and political?

  • Luis Valdez describes many cultural influences and traditions from the Mayas, Aztecs, and Mexico that inform his aesthetic ideas in Theatre of the Sphere. What do you think Valdez means by the “vibrant being”?
  • Describe Valdez’ idea that we are all part of a “wave principle” in the movement of human history?
  • How is Luis Valdez hopeful in these violent times that we are living?

ATTACHED IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO

Just watch the video starting from 20-25minutws in all the way through. Skip over dr Huerta speaking. You only need Valdez opinions.

Was it a good play? Why? Discuss the elements of production you witnessed; the set, lights, sound, costumes and props. What messages, themes and points of view did the play express? Give examples.

Case study

See a performance of a live theatrical production! You are required to write a three-page DOUBLE SPACED paper. Your papers should be solidly constructed with proper sentence and paragraph structure as well as grammatical correctness. It is a completely subjective essay, and it should express your critical opinion on the play as you experienced it.

Consider the following:

  • a. Was it a good play? Why?
  • b. Discuss the elements of production you witnessed; the set, lights, sound, costumes and props.
  • c. What messages, themes and points of view did the play express? Give examples.

Remember the three key questions our textbook asks to define a good critique:

  • What was the production trying to achieve?
  • Was the attempt successful? Was it worthwhile?

Write a theatre critic about the portuguese play “O Eterno Debate” available at https://youtu.be/qssMP1frjvM. Indentify the play’s (title, author, director, coreography, etc.).

Theatre criticism – “O Eterno Debate”

Write a theatre critic about the portuguese play “O Eterno Debate” available at https://youtu.be/qssMP1frjvM.
Avoid “in my opinion/perspective”
Avoid evaluating the play with a star or points system
Indentify the play’s (title, author, director, coreography, etc.)

How are women portrayed in the film? How are society’s views of women reflected, both during the WWI setting and within contemporary times? How is color used within this film?

Film: WONDER WOMAN

Respond to one of the following prompts in at least 200 words minimum. Be sure that you begin your response with a claim, argument, or topic sentence that directly and clearly introduces your focus for the response and remember to include scenic evidence in support.

Creatively title your post.

These are the Prompts – (Pick one only)

  • How are women portrayed in the film?
  • How are society’s views of women reflected, both during the WWI setting and within contemporary times?
  • How is color used within this film?
  • Select 1-3 cinematic elements used in the No Man’s Land scene and discuss their impact on the scene as a whole.
  • What should one take from the ending, especially since it involved the death of Diana’s love interest?

Which kind of play do you prefer? A classic tragedy of the Greek era? A serious contemporary drama? A knockabout farce? A comedic musical? What elements of that genre of play make you prefer it over others?

ASSIGNMENT

Which kind of play do you prefer? A classic tragedy of the Greek era? A serious contemporary drama? A knockabout farce? A comedic musical? What elements of that genre of play make you prefer it over others?

 

Choose an episode from program from a cable/streaming service from recent 5 years and write about the storytelling strategies it deploys. Analyze how the program consists of distinct ideas and acts using the analytical terms from Newman’s article, and note when and how your example is different from his discussion of broadcast TV storytelling.

DISCUSSION ESSAY

Choose an episode from program from a cable/streaming service from recent 5 years and write about the storytelling strategies it deploys. Analyze how the program consists of distinct ideas and acts using the analytical terms from Newman’s article, and note when and how your example is different from his discussion of broadcast TV storytelling. When applicable, use also ideas from Anderson and Tryon’s pieces to discuss elements you identify in the program.

How does the director portray the early 1940s in this film? How are women portrayed in the film? How does the film’s soundtrack add to (or detract from) its narrative?

The Movie is: CASABLANCA

Respond to one of the following prompts in at least 200 words minimum. Be sure that you begin your response with a claim, argument, or topic sentence that directly and clearly introduces your focus for the response, and remember to include scenic evidence in support. Then respond to two other classmates in at least 100 words each, being sure to add to the conversation.

Creatively title your post.

These are the prompts: (pick one only)

  • How does the director portray the early 1940s in this film?
  • How are women portrayed in the film?
  • How does the film’s soundtrack add to (or detract from) its narrative?
  • Does this film have any relevance to contemporary culture (that is, right now)? If so, what?
  • How do you interpret the final scene? Who loves whom?