Setting on one hand the English plays Dr. Faustus, Hamlet, and The White Devil against, on the other, the Spanish and French plays Life is a Dream and Phèdre, Choose three pairs of speeches or short dialogues that you can directly contrast to each other, showing the different moral worlds of these plays
Type and double-space your responses to the questions below in MS Word or another word-processing program.
ESSAY QUESTIONS (Required)
Please respond using essay-question format. You do not need to turn this in to a full-blown essay with an introduction and conclusion. Instead use the numbering below and answer each question fully and thoughtfully. Just state the name of the play and where and when you saw it in your opening response. Make sure to correctly name the artists involved for the parts you are analyzing and distinguish between the performer(s) and character(s). You can find all that information in your program, so make sure to keep that handy! For all your responses, support each point with concrete details that you observed from the live performance.
1) Discuss the work of ONE performer that stood out to you. Clearly state both the performer name and the name(s) of the character(s) he or she played. Incorporate terminology and concepts from Topic 12/Chapter 4: The Art of the Actor in your response. (250-300 words; 30pts)
Describe in detail one particular moment that stood out in the play, and talk about the situation of the character in that moment. What was happening for that character? What did s/he want? What got in the way?
Now think about actor/performer choices: physical and vocal choices; believability; presence/energy; rapport with audience and/or other performers. How did the performer’s choices contribute to your experience of the moment?
Overall: What happened? How did you respond viscerally (in your gut)? What did you think about? How, if at all, did you care? How did other audience members respond? Be specific!
2) Describe in concrete detail one other moment of the play that stood out to you. Now think about the other elements (other than acting) that contributed Analyze HOW the production used at least TWO of the following elements to convey story and idea and evoke a response from the audience. Incorporate in your response terminology and concepts from Chapter 5: The Director and Chapter 6: The Designers and their associated topics. (250-300 words; 30pts)
Directing: casting, creating metaphors, stage pictures/movement (blocking, entrances and exits), rhythm and pacing, focus
Choreography: Dance/Movement in addition to the general stage movement (blocking and entrances and exits)
Design: (Spectacle: All that we see: lighting design, Set Design, Properties (objects) Design, Costume Design). Use terminology from the Elements and Principles of design in the Design topic module to support your points.
Music (all that we hear) – singing, orchestration, rhythms of speech– sound and silence
3) BONUS QUESTION (Optional) (10pts) Think about the event as a whole. What overall was the work trying to do? How successfully did it do that? Was it worth doing? Why or why not? Analyze the overall purpose of the event in terms of TWO of potential Functions of Theatre and Performance in the following list:
To enlighten/teach
To foster community
To delight the senses (visually/aurally)
To arouse emotion
To ask questions
To challenge our worldview (may even make us uncomfortable)
To encourage reflection about difficult issues
To inspire personal and/or societal change
To evoke admiration for the performers’ skills
To reflect our experiences
To evoke a visceral (physical) response
As always, support your statements with concrete, detailed examples from the event. Persuade your readers to agree with you! (100-200 words; BONUS)
A 500-word essay describing why you want a BFA in the Musical Theatre or Actor Training Program at the University of Utah and why acting.
Which character showed greater resilience: Oedipus or Hamlet? (MLA Style, 1000–1500 words long, in 12-point font, and double-spaced, present tense)
The paper should be 4-6 pages in length (double-spaced, 1 inch margins and other MLA requirements) Provide concrete, specific information that reveals important detailed facts about the acting styles during the English Renaissance time period. You must use a minimum of three (3) outside sources for this paper. There must be a consistent method of citation as well as the format for productions.
Répondez à chaque question séparément avec un paragraphe complet. (Attention : ceci n’est pas un essai ; adressez exclusivement et avec précision le propos de chaque question séparément). Soyez précis : ne partez pas dans des réflexions trop vagues (sur l’humanité, etc.), mais lisez attentivement les textes et citez le texte entre guillemets («…») et avec les numéros de pages entre parenthèses (ex: p. 232), pour soutenir vos arguments.
1) Selon votre lecture de des deux courts textes d’Artaud, « Manifeste pour un théâtre avorté » et « le Théâtre et la Cruauté », quelles différences majeures l’auteur fait entre, d’un côté sa vision d’un théâtre nouveau et, de l’autre, le théâtre classique ou le cinéma. Trouvez une citation (avec numéro de page) dans les textes, qui d’après vous décrit les caractéristiques principales de ce qu’Artaud nomme « le Théâtre de la Cruauté », et expliquez cette citation, dans vos propres mots, en quelques phrases.
2) Dans « Acte sans paroles 1 », analysez la relation des objets et du sifflet avec le personnage. En quelques phrases : comment expliquez-vous la condition du personnage sur scène ? D’après vous, de quoi cette condition serait la métaphore ?
3) Comparez l’adaptation vidéo en anglais de « Catastrophe » (disponible sur Blackboard) avec le texte original en français : quelle différence trouvez-vous entre l’adaptation et le texte ? (Donnez une citation pour prouver votre argument.) La différence est-elle importante ?
4) Comparez les deux “dramaticules” « Acte sans parole 1» et « Catastrophe ». Qu’est-ce que les deux protagonistes ont-ils en commun ? Selon vous, quels commentaires ces deux textes font-ils sur la société du spectacle ?
4) Dans cette pièce, est-ce que tous les crimes sont équivalents ? À la fin de la pièce, Lefranc tue Maurice. Quelle différence fondamentaleYeux-Verts fait-il entre leurs crimes ? Expliquez, citez, et analysez.
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Answer each question separately with a full paragraph. (Please note: this is not an essay; address exclusively and precisely the purpose of each question separately). Be specific: do not start thinking too vague (on humanity, etc.), but read the texts carefully and quote the text in quotes (“…”) and with the page numbers in parentheses (eg: p. 232), to support your arguments.
1) According to your reading of the two short texts of Artaud, “Manifesto for an aborted theater” and “Theater and Cruelty”, what major differences the author makes between, on the one hand his vision of a new theater? and, on the other, classical theater or cinema. Find a quote (with page number) in the texts that you think describes the main features of what Artaud calls “the Theater of Cruelty”, and explain this quote, in your own words, in a few sentences.
2) In “Wordless Act 1”, analyze the relationship of objects and the whistle with the character. In a few sentences: how do you explain the condition of the character on stage? What do you think this condition would be the metaphor for?
3) Compare the English video adaptation of “Catastrophe” (available on Blackboard) with the original French text: what difference do you find between the adaptation and the text? (Give a quote to prove your point.) Does the difference matter?
4) Compare the two “dramaticules” “Speechless Act 1” and “Catastrophe”. What do the two protagonists have in common? According to you, what comments do these two texts make on the entertainment industry?
GREEK THEATER CASTING CALL In order to complete this discussion forum, you will need to be familiar with the following material: Chapter 2, “Theater of the People” Supplementary video, “Introduction to Greek Theater” Part 1: Initial Response After reading the excerpts from Greek plays in your text and viewing the “Classical and Hellenistic Greece” video in D2L, choose one Greek play and respond thoughtfully to the following prompt. Create a Casting Call: Imagine you’re casting roles for this play. Summarize the storyline for us and choose people (alive or dead; fictional, famous, or otherwise) to play roles in the play. Cast a minimum of three (3) characters (characters must be from the original play, but actors can be from any time period or culture) Explain which traits of the play/character were considered in each selection Outline why you chose the “actor” for each role Explain what message/lesson you’d like the play to convey to today’s audiences Other considerations for your initial response: Indicate which play you’re writing about in your thread title. Your initial response should be in complete sentences/paragraph format for each of the above bullet points. Proofread your response before posting. Response should demonstrate a reflective and thoughtful understanding of Greek theater and its aims. No Works Cited necessary. Initial response is due prior to 11:59 pm on Thursday Book link https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/ttkyiv An introduction to greek theatre Youtube video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSRLK7SogvE
To complete this assignment, first listen to the Ooligies podcast with Jane McGonigal. (Links to an external site.) Using the model of certain games McGonigal has made – specifically, games that ask players to collaborate to solve a world problem – design your own video game that engages players in a collaborative quest to solve a problem that affects the quality of life for a significant population in some part of the world.
What is the problem your game’s players are solving?
How do people play this game? How does someone “win?”
What makes your game collaborative? What makes it fun? Why would people want to play it?
Tell us about the experience a player might have in one session of your game. What is the path they follow to accomplish something that allows them to progress/level up/get better?
What does your game train people to do or think?
What restored behaviors does this game ask people to draw on?
Write at least 250 words, but not more than 350.
1. Compare Welsh’s opinion of the term “African dance” to that of Kuwor’s (10.4- Kuwor Agbadza).
2. Compare and contrast “traditional”, “neotraditional”, and “contemporary” African dance.
3. Based on the information shared in class and the Mandiani reading about how the Mandiani came to be taught in the U.S., and the information shared about the Mandiani steps, would you classify the dance as traditional, neotraditional, or contemporary African dance? Please explain.
4. Discuss the confluence of dance, history, memory, and tradition as they relate to African aesthetic. (Read the entire essay before answering this question.)
5. Restate the importance of the use of the body and its parts in “African dance.”
6. Share your understanding of the four (4) elements of spirit as discussed in this essay. (I encourage you not to simply restate the author’s explanation.)
7. Name two culture bearers and their contribution to African dance in the Unites States.
8. How do you thing memory, “trace”, contemporary African dance, spirit and identity will factor the second half of this course?
Textbook: Chapter 8
Play from the Internet, YouTube, DVD, iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, etc.
1 primary source (written version of selected play)
Instructions
Plays are meant to be performed, rather than read. The purpose of dramatic arts often extends far beyond the words written on a page; staging, lighting, costumes intonation, expression, and audience experience are all part of the experience of a theatrical production. To develop your understanding of the cultural role of the dramatic arts, you will view a production of a play this week and write a reflection to explain your viewing experience. Choose a play that you would like to view and find a version online, YouTube, DVD or iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, etc. You can also choose to see a play live if you prefer.
Play Suggestions:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Romeo and Juliet
As You Like It
Taming of the Shrew
The Tempest
Much Ado About Nothing
The Comedy of Errors
Macbeth
King Lear
If you have another idea, please ask your instructor to approve it.
Then, select and address one of the following options:
Option 1: Write an analysis of the play that you viewed. Include at least one quote from the play in your essay. In your essay, address the following:
Identify the performance that you have selected.
Describe the staging, lighting, costumes, and characters of the performance. How do these match or revise the written version of the play? You do not need to read the entire play, but you should skim the text.
What type of mood and tone does the performance create? How?
What parts of the play are easier to understand through performance? What are some details that stood out through performance?
What are your feelings about this performance? What did you take away from viewing it?
Option 2: Find an adaptation or transformation of a play. Choose an adaptation with some significant differences from the original, such as transposed plots and characters into a variety of different settings and historical contexts. Here are some examples:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999) or A Midsummer Night’s DREAM (2018)
Romeo and Juliet – Romeo + Juliet (1996) or West Side Story (1961) or Romeo Must Die (2000)
As You Like It – As You Like It (2006)
Taming of the Shrew – 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) or Kiss Me, Kate (1948)
Much Ado About Nothing – Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
The Comedy of Errors – The Bomb-itty of Errors (2012)
King Lear – A Thousand Acres (1997)
Othello – O (2001)
Hamlet – The Lion King (2019 or 1994) or Hamlet (2000)
Twelfth Night – She’s the Man (2006)
If you have another idea, please ask your instructor to approve it.
Watch the original version and the adapted version. In your essay, address the following:
How is the adaptation the same as the original? Discuss plot, characters, theme, conflict, language, etc.
How does the adaptation differ from the original? Discuss setting, time period, characters, plot, language, etc.
Does the original story translate well in the adaptation? Why or why not? Did the adaptation work in a different setting, time period, etc. Why or why not?
Why do you think Shakespeare’s plays are adapted so often?
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 1 source)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W4 Essay Grading Rubric.
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