ARTS 101 Moulin Rouge the Musial by Craig Pearce and Streaming Platform Essay

  

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See attached the instructions.

p.s it cannot be OTHELLO or OLIVER! THE MUSICAL.

You must see two full-length plays or musicals as part of this course during the
semester! You must write a play review for both plays (one review for each) and your play
reviews MUST follow my instructions CLOSELY – see below!
New Revisions in light of COVID-19
1. Due to the health crisis, you will need to see a play with one of the following
methods I have posted below. I am post other live theatre options online that you
can review. You must see a full-length play or musical using one of the sites
below. If you want to review from a different site, you MUST ask me first!
–Digital Theatre + (GCC has a FREE account and they usually have a FREE one week
trial) www.digitaltheatreplus.com(Links to an external site.)
For DT+ try these: username: dtremote / password: dtremote OR try this user ID and
password to see if they still work – Group username: student.glendaleCC Group password:
dt123
–Broadway HD (one week free trial): https://www.broadwayhd.com (Links to an external
site.)
Offers a one week free membership.
–PBS (select plays not films): Download the FREE PBS app to see one of their excellent
selection of plays and musicals recorded live. OR Google “PBS Great Performances” or “PBS
Broadway” or click here: https://www.pbs.org/show/greatperformances/collections/broadway-pbs/ (Links to an external site.)
–National Theatre Live (Youtube
channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw (Links to an
external site.)
CUT AND PASTE THE QUESTIONS BELOW INTO A WORD DOC.
THE PLAY OR MUSICAL MUST BE SEEN THIS TERM!
STAND UP COMEDY, SHORT PLAYS (LIKE AN IMPROV SET) OR CIRCUS
PERFORMANCES (LIKE CIRCUE DU SOLEIL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PLAY
REVIEWS!
Review #1 and Review #2 must be of any full-length professional or collegiate play that you
can find online using the sources above and that was recorded in front of a live audience. A
full-length play/musical = 80 minutes or longer.
GUIDELINES:
A “critique” as defined by the Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary as “an act of criticizing; a
critical estimate or discussion; the art of evaluating or analyzing with knowledge and
propriety works of art or literature.”
TIP: Read examples of critiques through the Los Angeles Times, Burbank Leader, New York
Times, Variety, and other sources to see what critics focus on. Also, the textbook
briefly outlines a theatre critic’s duties.
PLAY REVIEW FORM RUBRIC: 10% of overall grade total.
-All questions are answered clearly with proper grammar and spelling as well as specific
designer, actor, director names given as evidence to back up statements. (4%)
-You have included critical thought and analysis within the answers, with specific evidence
to back up general statements and opinions (HINT: Use designer names, actor names, and
other specifics here as well). (4%)
-You have an understanding of terminology such as theme, plot, and summary. (2%).
TOTAL = (10% / 10 points)
Other items to consider when writing your play review:
Content and Analysis
Is there a mature approach to subject matter?
Was there use of slang incomplete sentences?
Is this college level work?
Class concepts/general theatre
Are there specifics on acting, directing, theme, technical theatre?
Does the critique / review present conclusions based on class/textbook concepts?
Grammar/Spelling/Sentence Structure
Does the critique present adequate support of opinions and does it have good grammar and
spelling?
Following Directions/Proof of Attendance
You must submit on time. Late work cannot be accepted. Note deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How does one write a critique/review?
A: First place to start is research. Either a newspaper or internet server can help you here. Do
not “cut and paste” the synopsis from a website. Use your own ideas and critical thought.
Q: What is contained in a critique?
A: What was your experience like? Was this your first time seeing this particular
play? What were your expectations? Did those expectations change? Since you are
“analyzing” as stated in the definition above, how would this compare to other works that
you have experienced. How was the acting? The story? The technical elements (such as
costumes, set design, sound design)?
Q: What if I completely disliked the experience?
A: I would like to know about it. A particular production isn’t for everyone, but I would like
to know why. You are analyzing it from a critical point of view, which means explaining to
an “audience” who hasn’t been to the play or film about the experience and why or why they
shouldn’t attend.
Other HELPFUL HINTS:
– Write in “third person” – rather than “I really liked this show”, state your opinion so you
are giving a general perspective: “PCPA’s production clearly depicted the playwright’s
intention through the directorial concept and portrayal of the complex characters”
– Take a pencil and pad with you when you watch the performance to jot ideas down.
– Use the names of the actors, director, and designers in your critique (information that is
found in the program). Be specific as possible.
Where can I find the names of the performers? Producer? Designers? Playwright? Watch the
end credits and/or do research if needed.
PLAY REVIEW FORM QUESTIONS: Cut and paste and include them in a document,
convert it to a PDF and then submit it under the correct assignment link. You can also type
in manually here if you’d prefer, just make sure you answer all of the questions listed in
order to receive full credit.
NOTE: This is not an essay, but I do expect well written sentences when asked to comment.
For the ratings section, you may highlight or simply include your rating AND a brief
comment about why you scored a certain role (actor, director, etc.) as you did.
FORMAT – COPY THE REVIEW FORMAT BELOW AND PASTE IT INTO A WORD DOC:
——————————————PLAY REVIEW #
DATE OF REVIEW:
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
PLAY TITLE:
AUTHOR/PLAYWRIGHT:
PRODUCER(S):
THEATRE (Name and Location):
PERFORMANCE DATE (ex. 12/22/2017) and DATE YOU WATCHED IT:
PLATFORM or SITE used to view the play (e.g. Broadway HD, PBS, etc.):
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCTION FOR OTHERS TO SEE? Why or
Why not? Explain briefly.
OVERALL REACTION TO THE SHOW:
EXPLAIN your OVERALL REACTION (using critical thought). Give a brief justification
as to why you rated your overall reaction as you did :
BRIEFLY OUTLINE THE STORYLINE OF THE PLAY:
WHAT WAS THE THEME OF THE PLAY? (What was the playwright want you to walk
away with upon the play’s conclusion?) :
DESCRIBE THE TWO MOST COMPELLING ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCTION.
EXPLAIN YOUR CHOICE (Aspects of the production include direction, set design,
lighting design, costumes, sound design, make up, acting, dance, music, stage combat, etc.)
DESCRIBE THE LEAST SUCCESSFUL ASPECT OF THE PRODUCTION. EXPLAIN:
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE PLAY’S MOST RELEVANT TOPIC IN REGARD TO
YOUR LIFE? (TIP: All stories are relatable to the human condition in one way or another
– go deep to explore this through your critical analysis to help find the answer)
Below is a scale system 1 -5 (which you may highlight, circle, or indicate how you wish.
Remember to use your program to find the names of the artists responsible.
TIP: Have you included names and details in your answers above? Back up evidence, which
include designer, actor, director names and details from the show will help you be most
successful for this assignment and give the reader a sense of attending. Again, ask yourself
“WHY?” you rated them as you did. Write a one sentence explanation of why you scored
them the way you did. Go beyond one word conclusions to describe (e.g. “boring”).
RATE DIRECTION:
1 = BAD; 2= SO-SO; 3= OKAY; 4 = GOOD; 5 = WOW
DIRECTOR’S NAME:
RATE SET DESIGN:
1 = BAD; 2= SO-SO; 3= OKAY; 4 = GOOD; 5 = WOW
SET DESIGNER’S NAME:
RATE LIGHTING DESIGN:
1 = BAD; 2= SO-SO; 3= OKAY; 4 = GOOD; 5 = WOW
LIGHTING DESIGNER’S NAME:
RATE COSTUME DESIGN:
1 = BAD; 2= SO-SO; 3= OKAY; 4 = GOOD; 5 = WOW
COSTUME DESIGNER’S NAME:
RATE MAKE-UP DESIGN:
1 = BAD; 2= SO-SO; 3= OKAY; 4 = GOOD; 5 = WOW
MAKE-UP DESIGNER’S NAME:
RATE OTHER TECHNICAL AREAS (e.g. If there were notable aspects of the production
that weren’t listed above such as Sound Design, Music, etc.):
RATE ACTING:
1 = BAD; 2= SO-SO; 3= OKAY; 4 = GOOD; 5 = WOW
If it was a one person show, just list one actor.
ACTOR’S NAME:
ACTOR’S NAME:
ACTOR’S NAME:
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