Theatre Acting
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Theatre.Acting.Syllabus:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LDRq61fULLqGB7vi5yo4XuI3N5qgQsFVHuAV4bJq34M/edit?usp=sharing
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Midsummer Nights Dream Character Map
Romeo+Juliet
The following questions refer to the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film version of Romeo + Juliet. Please answer them as completely as possible.
- How is the prologue introduced in this version of the play?
- What is your impression of the bright colors and music choices in the film?
- What kind of weapons do the characters carry in this version?
- How does the film show that the Capulets and Montagues are wealthy?
- How do Benvolio and Romeo learn of the Capulet party?
- What is your impression of Mercutio? Why do you think the director portrays the character this way?
- Why do you think Mercutio offered Romeo a pill?
- How is Romeo different from the group of boys he hangs out with?
- How does this film treat the idea of masks at the Capulet’s party?
- What costume did Tybalt wear?
- How is Romeo and Juliet's first kiss suspenseful?
- How does Romeo learn of Juliet's family relations?
- How is the balcony scene not a “balcony” scene?
- What is your impression of Friar Laurence?
- Why did Tybalt have all bullets but one removed from his gun and why did Mercutio reach for Romeo's gun to do the same?
- How was Romeo's reaction to his banishment slightly different in this version?
- How is Juliet's reaction to the news of Romeo and Tybalt different in this version?
- Lady Capulet seems to have a specific reason for not wanting to take up Juliet's cause with Lord Capulet. What is it?
- How was the discovery of Juliet's death very different from the play and the other film?
- Why do you think “Mantua” is depicted the way it is?
- What is different about Friar Laurence's letter?
- How is Romeo's entrance to the tomb especially dramatic?
- How is Romeo's suicide especially tragic in this version?
- Why do you think the director added so many religious icons and images to the film?
Shakespearean Sonnets
Introduction to Shakespearean sonnets-
Sonnets with Physical Distractions performancs-
past theatre classes performances-
Show Business: Road to Broadway documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7mfw_IRFl0&t=2s
Show Business: The Road to Broadway
- What is Boy George’s musical called?
- Who produced it?
- What is Avenue Q about?
- True or False? The Avenue Q writers originally wanted it to be a T.V. show.
- What is Wicked based on?
- What color does Idina Menzel painted every night for the show?
- What is an Out-Of-Town Try Out?
- What city was Wicked’s Out-Of-Town Try Out?
- True or False? Caroline, or Change is a memory play.
- True or False? Workshop performances with audiences have full set and costume.
- What is spring usually like on Broadway?
- When did the four shows featured in the documentary start production?
- The critics discussed the problems with marketing Avenue Q. Explain their argument.
- What is the Gypsy Robe?
- What are the roughest two months on Broadway? Why?
- Which show closed first?
- How much money was Wicked making every week in January?
- Who was the typical Wicked fan?
- What was Boy George’s first instinct when meeting the critic who wrote poorly of his show?
- True or false? Once a show previews, nothing can be changed about the production.
- How many shows a week do Broadway actors perform?
- Which show features children?
- Who were the writers and composers of Avenue Q excited to meet?
- What is a swing?
- Which show won the Tony award for Best Musical?
Upcoming tests:
Theatre terms test: Fri Oct 11
Greek Theatre test: Mon Oct 14
Theatre History: Greek Theatre and Oedipus Rex
Actors: Please read the Oedipus script either all together, in small groups, or individually-
Greek Theatre handouts-
Oedipus Rex overview-
theatre terms study guide-
theatre terms study guide-
Final Filmed Performances
past theatre class performances and theatre terms study guide
past theatre classes performances-
theatre terms study guide-