Final Presentation Group 4

Describe your creative process and your experience working with other students to create theatre.What were some of the challenges, the rewards and the final things you learned?

Final Presentation Group 3

Describe your creative process and your experience working with other students to create theatre.What were some of the challenges, the rewards and the final things you learned?

Final Presentation Group 2

Describe your creative process and your experience working with other students to create theatre.What were some of the challenges, the rewards and the final things you learned?

Final Presentation Group 1

Describe your creative process and your experience working with other students to create theatre.What were some of the challenges, the rewards and the final things you learned?

Performance Art

Using either Karen Finley or Danny Hoch, explain any part of their work that you can relate with and why? Which topics and issues do they address that the mainstream media doesn’t even want to touch?

Performance Art

Why is Lady Gaga considered a Performance Artist? Referring to the two articles on performance art, describe at least 3 elements from Lady Gaga’s work.

Documentary Theatre

In the video about V-Day, there is a quote by Jane Fonda “Women are being transformed by art.” What does she mean by this? How is this production making a difference, or is it just entertainment?

Visit http://www.vday.org/

Twilight: Los Angeles

Twilight: Los Angeles demonstrates the roots of racism. As you consider the actions that took place during the riots, take a look for ways that your community institutions and society may perpetuate the problem. Consider whether all neighborhoods are served equally. Schools: Which neighborhoods have well-equipped schools? What are ways to improve this situation?

Personal Growth

When working in dramatic exercises your inner dialogue should be functioning. Asking yourself such questions as, “what is the purpose of this exercise? Why do I feel so dumb doing this? What is going on here? And so on. Elaborate on your personal growth from the beginning of the semester to this half-way point. Are you more comfortable being in front of audience?

Romeo and Juliet

Compare Don Juan’s philosophy on love with Romeo’s philosophy on love? Which philosophy do you believe in and which one is more realistic?

Romeo and Juliet

Both Romeo and Juliet were in love with someone else before they fell in love-at-first sight at a party. Did destiny bring them together? Are they soul mates? Do you believe in soul mates?

Group Collaborations

Thus far in class you have been working in collaboration with other students to create performances and work on dramatic exercises. How has this experience been for you? Explain the advantages and the disadvantages. Elaborate on the process of “group dynamics” (please do not use other student names)

Commedia Dell High School

Commedia Dell Arte was a theatre art form during the Italian Renaissance. The performers did not use a script. Instead they used a “scenario” to guide them in an improvised performance with “stock characters”. Attempting to connect our past with our present, you will create a “stock character” based on the genre of teen movies. We will call this “commedia dell High School”.
Provide the Character’s name,
Type animal associated with,
describe the character in a paragraph,
their costume,
a sample of dialogue,
their antagonist,
their circle of friends are,
and finally what is this character’s main objective in life. Have fun!

Stage Configurations

You have been hired to direct a play of your choice. Explain which of the four stage configurations you would choose to mount your production. Why would this stage configuration be the best? How would it help to illustrate the story? What would the audience experience be like?

Five Elements of Design

Using the five elements of design (line, mass, composition, texture, and color) evaluate this set design.

The Glass Menagerie Themes

“The Glass Menagerie” is about a dysfunctional family in crisis . Some of the themes in the play deal with the subjects of escape and abandonment vs. responsibility. Apply these themes to the characters of Amanda, Laura and Tom.

And have you ever personally been in a situation you wanted to escape from or forced to take on responsibility that was too much for you to handle?

The Glass Menagerie Characters

In the play “The Glass Menagerie” whom do you most identify with and why?Whom do you least identify with and why?

The Playwright: Character Types

Using any fairy tale or classical story (for example Cinderella, Pinocchio), identify the four character types: protagonist, antagonist, confidante, and raisonneur(wise one).

Medea: Differences between Women and Men

The play “Medea” illustrates the differences and conflict between the genders. Discuss some differences between men and women and use one quote from the play to support your viewpoint.

Medea: Playwright’s Purpose

“Medea” is a very controversial tragedy. Written by the Greek playwright Euripides,what is the primary purpose of the play? Is the purpose important or meaningful today? How so?

Do we need drama?

Why do we need stories at all? With all the excitement available in contemporary life, why do people watch plays, films, and television shows that create an imaginary world? Isn't the real world stimulating enough, without imagining other ones?