Category: Drama and Theatre

I am asking you to (1) read the assignment, (2) submit a professional paper including an APA professional title page. No more than 2 pages long. No extra sources needed, article is provided.

Answer the following question in essay format (3 to 5 pages each)
a. Define theatre of the oppressed identifying the context of its social importance for social change.
b. Using as an example from one of the plays we are reading this semester explain the ways in which the body, spaces and objects are used for social inquiry and critique in the work.
c. Using a theatrical or performance art example discussed in class or in readings answer the following question: why do you think it is important to always evaluate the relationship between audiences and performer?

Please look at the files attached. The title “assignment guidelines” is the instructions. The title “Example assessment 95 grade” is an example of a past paper.

Guidelines for Original Play or Movie Treatment
You are going to write your own original play or movie treatment. A treatment is a synopsis of
a film or play idea. It is the step in between an outline and a script. This is generally what is
given to investors, script readers, producers and actors to gain their interest in a concept and
convince them to read the full script. This is a creative writing assignment. You are free to
create a treatment for any story idea you can imagine. We are all adults, so a low “R” rating is
acceptable, but let’s try not to get too graphic with sexual, violent or disturbing subject matter.
Format: Double-spaced, 12 pt. Courier font, black ink, justified 1″ margins
Cover Page
1. Title (14 to 16 pt. font, bold, centered)
2. The writer’s name and contact information
Intro and Cast Page
3. A short logline: Boils down a plotline to its essence, similar to a teaser trailer. Should
be 1 to 3 sentences. Don’t give away the ending!
4. Cast: Brief introduction to key characters
Treatment
5. 500 to 1000 words
6. It should read like a short story told in the present tense, describing events as they
happen.
7. It should be written in the third person. (Example: Jane sits down. She is exhausted.)
8. Who, what, when, why and where.
9. It should only include snippets of important dialogue, if any.
10. Help your audience to visualize your film. Allow them to smell, taste and experience
your environment.
11. Your treatment must be a complete story with an ending. It does not have to be a grand
epic masterpiece, but it does need to have a beginning, a middle and an end. “To be
continued…” is not acceptable.
Some helpful websites:
http://www.lightsfilmschool.com/articles/treatments/index.html
http://www.movieoutline.com/articles/how-to-write-a-treatment.html
http://www.movieoutline.com/articles/sample-movie-treatment-example-story-synopsis-for-a-
film-script.html
http://www.artisticnetwork.net/arts/837/how-to-write-a-film-treatment.html

“Master Harold” . . . and the Boys premiered in 1982 when apartheid was still in place. Do you think this play is more effective in an attempt to change society or merely reflecting society? What effect can this play have on an audience member if the story and images do not reflect their experiences and encounters? Describe the differences between the social and personal roles Willie and Sam Have with Hally. Under which circumstances do they act/behave differently with Hally? Which character changes the most from beginning to end? In what regard have they changed? Has the change been a benefit or a detriment to themselves? Look for an emotional/intellectual change of attitude, personality, or a change in their outlook on life. Changes in costume or physical aging are not acceptable for this question

Watch a feature film in a different genre and time period from your other selections  (choose any known film of you liking) and give specific details of  the impact of both the score and specific songs(if the film has them) on tone, emotions, story, performance, etc.   List the title,  director and composer of the film you select. 

Create a director’s book, very detailed on the play Fabuations by Lynn Nottage. Should be very dense and detailed, and include potential castings, stage set ups, book individual scnee analysis etc. Examples are tagged. Fabulations pdf is attached.

Much Ado About Nothing (Lincoln Center Theatre) Classification: COMEDY
[Running Time: 2:14:14]
From Wikipedia: The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly altered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. The second romance, between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice, takes centre stage as the play goes on, with both characters’ wit and banter providing much of the humour.
TRAILER: Official Preview | Much Ado About Nothing | Broadway’s Best | Great Performances | PBS – YouTube
Introduction
Introduction to the Play
Title
Author
Brief Plot (No more than one paragraph.)
Characters
Original Production’s Historical Context
Time Period
Geographical Area
Theatre Company or Production Company
Creative Team
Cast
Contemporary Production’s Context
Time Period
Geographical Area
Theatre Company or Production Company
Creative Team
Cast
Introduction of Your Thesis Statement
Including the Thesis Question: “Why does this production matter to a contemporary audience?”
Including Your Thesis Statement Explaining Why You Believe That It Matters.
Explain how your play’s themes influence your argument.
Explain how the play’s theatrical elements (direction, acting, and costume, lighting, scenic, and sound designs) influence your argument.
Introduce any other elements that are key to your argument.
Body paragraph
Example 1 Proving Your Argument
Pick a relevant scene.
Explain which elements (including thematic ones) support your argument.
Evaluate the performance (utilizing the worksheets from Evaluating a Performance) based on three key aspects:
Directing
Acting
Design
Scenic or Set Design
Costume Design
Sound Design
Lighting Design
Engage with secondary source authors, to contribute to the overall scholarly conversation about this topic.
Write a transition leading to your next example.
Example 2 Proving Your Argument (Repeat steps in section II. A. with new insights and information.)
Example 3 Proving Your Argument (Repeat steps in section II. A. with new insights and information.)
Conclusion
Recapping Your Argument
Ensuring that Your Reader Understands What You Wanted to Achieve Through Your Thesis Argument
FOR THE THREE BODY PARAGRAPH YOU NEED TO PICK THREE SCENES FROM THE PLAY 
PLEASE USE THIS OUTLINE TO WRITE MY PAPER: THE PAPER HAVE TO BE WRITTEN IN MLA STYLE
SOURCES
1. YOU CAN USE THE SCRIPT OF THE PLAY
2.THE FILMED PRODUCTION 
3. WIKIPEDIA
4. JOURNAL ARTICLE ( NEW YORK TIMES)
AND THAN 3 MORE OF YOUR LIKING THAT YOU CAN FIND

My essay has to center around the performance Kiss and Cry from the Sydney Festival 2015, because it was mentioned in class. The teacher told me to use this book 

Book: Theatre the Lively Art by Wilson, Geigner and Goldfarb
TheatreWeek 2 – What is Theatre
This is your first academic post. These are considered a major part of your grade. Make sure to always make your first post by Friday, and responses by Tuesday. A few guidelines:
1. Your initial post must show me that you have read the chapter and notes. If your post does not demonstrate your learned knowledge, you will loss points. Treat each post like a written report.
2. Ask yourself, could I have written this before taking this class? If the answer is yes, you likely need to work more course material into the post.
3. When responding to classmates, make sure you are adding to the discussion. A discussion goes back and forth. You are required to discuss theater and your experiences with the class.
As you read through the first two chapters, you were introduced to two different groups; the people who put on a play, and those that watch it. Using the text, prepare a post in which you explore the difference between these two different groups.