Happy Monday,
Good start with your Character Analysis work. A key component missing from many submissions is reference to the lines in the play to support your choices. This will hold true for most of your assignments. Make bold choices, be creative and have fun, but you must be able to support the “why” behind the choice. How did you come to your conclusion?
Also, please be sure you review at least 2 of your classmates submissions via The Discussion Board each week and offer feedback. If we were meeting in person we would have these discussions in class, the Discussion Board is a place to keep a dialog going, learn from one another, challenge one another, ask clarifying questions and offer support. These responses are part of your grade.
For next week we will explore Directing.
Week 3 Tu 9/8- Fri 9/11 Directing “Choice & Interpretation”
Complete work by 12 midnight Sunday
Please Read:
Chapter 3 Directing
Please Complete:
Quiz 3
Please Watch/Listen:
Directing Video
Richard II Episode 3
https://publictheater.org/productions/season/1920/richard-ii/
DB 3: Director’s Gallery Part 1
(5 Points)
Director’s Gallery Part 1: Choose a scene from Richard II that you would like to direct. Who are the characters? What do they want? Why? What is the conflict? How would you direct the scene? What is your “Concept”? A Concept is a director’s vision for the production after analyzing the text, they will choose specific themes, characters, environment, goals… to focus on and use to tell the story and make it relevant for their particular audience. Why is this production needed now for your community? You can choose the location, the time-period, the relationship…make it relevant for your community and your audience.
Here is the script to help you choose your scene.
richard-ii-conceived-for-the-radio-by-saheem-ali-july-13-2020You may choose how you share your ideas, use of video, collage, paragraph, music, poetry… the response is your choice, but must include the details outlined. Take a look at the Student Showcase for examples.
Please review and respond to at least 2 of your ensemble members posts. Please offer one I appreciate… (something that worked well) and one I wonder… (something that is not clear or that you have a helpful hint for)
Remember, there is no right or wrong in theatre or the arts, there is choice. Some choices may be more effective than others, but be bold, take risks and get creative.
Have a great week,
Prof. Christina
