Are there current conventions in theatre or television to represent men or women that feel less than “true”?

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Considering the origins of theater in different regions of the world and its original functions, what do you think the purpose was to the audience? If all “great art” has a responsibility to educate, communicate, and entertain, what values are present in early forms of performance?

What similarities are there? What differences? Do you think these are a coincidence? Can you think of other modern television shows that have a theatrical approach to the way they tell stories? If so, what?

From Chapter 2:

This chapter discusses the exclusion of cis-women from the theatre of the past. How were they represented on stage? What conventions stood out to you most? Are there current conventions in theatre or television to represent men or women that feel less than “true”?
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Write a 20 slide presentation on African Theatre.

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Write a 20 slide presentation on African Theatre. Which Includes theatrical development/happening that occurred between 1950 and the present

Is Macbeth a victim of a “self fulfilling prophecy” or just a hunger for power that already existed? Why or why not?

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Is Macbeth a victim of a “self fulfilling prophecy” or just a hunger for power that already existed? Why or why not?

Write a 450-500 word letter encouraging your friend to attend an  event with you.

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Write a 450-500 word letter encouraging your friend to attend an  event with you. In
your letter, account for all the following:
1) in your own words, give a brief synopsis of the plot;
2) tell why you want to attend and how your friend may benefit from attending;
3) list one special aspect of this production;
4) what you believe to be a challenge in presenting this event; and
5) what type of stage will it be presented on and how do you think this will enhance the
production.
All the above criteria must be met, but you may also add more information as you see fit.

Cite any external sources of information you use, including web, printed matter, documented, phone call or conversation, etc. You would not do this in a letter to a friend, however, you are to do this for this academic exercise.

Explain how the character name reflects or comments on some aspect of that character.

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Explain how the character name reflects or comments on some aspect of that character. Here is a list of the main characters:

[Mr. Sneer – critic], [Sir Fretful Plagiary – playwright], [Mr. Baddeley – interpreter], [Mr. Puff – playwright and society writer]

Does The Pirates of Penzance “speak” to a contemporary audience?

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Does The Pirates of Penzance “speak” to a contemporary audience?

Discuss about teenagers nowadays.

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Discuss about teenagers nowadays.

Discuss in your essay how the filmmakers adapt and transform one or more aspects of classical myth.

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Discuss in your essay how the filmmakers adapt and/or transform one or more aspects of classical myth. There is no need to be exhaustive in your treatment of myth in the film; doing so will make your essay superficial. For example, you could discuss the use of a particular theme or motif in the film, the characterization of a particular character, or one particular episode or part of an episode.

Think about what version of the myth is being adapted and what ancient texts we have read (or will read) that treat that myth. Does the filmmaker seem to have an agenda? If so, does it differ from that of the ancient authors who treated that myth? What are the contexts of this film adaptation (historical, literary, cultural, religious, etc.)? Does the filmmaker seem to have an audience(s) in mind?

Compare the theme of identity in “Bliss” by Katherine Mansfield and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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Compare the theme of identity in “Bliss” by Katherine Mansfield and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman