Category: Drama and theater

  • Apocalypse Now

    For Grand Illusion, we asked you to look at aspects of the film that involved camera movement and composition in depth, but for Apocalypse Now, wed like you to identify some parts of the film that use any/and/or all of the film techniques we have been studying for the past few weeks. How does the…

  • The taming of the shrew book review

    American Conservatory Theatre of San Franciscos (ACT) The Taming of the Shrew Production Response Guidelines Task — You are to consider yourself a theatre critic (not a reviewer) and set about to understand (describe) and appraise (evaluate) a theatre production. It is important that you develop a thesis to answer the following topic question: Does…

  • A doll house

    This essay of at least 1,250 words must discuss symbols and metaphors used in Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and should include the following components: 1) Discuss the title of the play and the metaphor of Nora as a doll. 2) Discuss the symbolism of the Christmas tree. 3) Discuss the symbolism of Nora’s costume and…

  • Blood wedding

    Play Analysis 1: Blood Wedding, by Federico Garcia Lorca Description: Read or watch Blood Wedding. Once that is complete, please create a 2 (full) page paper in which you discuss the play. You may discuss anything you please, whatever you find of importance, however if you are having a difficult time getting started I have…

  • Film Review 2

    I am asking you to cover the following in your response paper: 1) Nuts & Bolts who are the authors, designers, characters, and overall plot and design aesthetic. Dont spend too much time on this section. 2) Connect the relationship between artistic elements (music, lyrics, choreography, sets, costumes, lights) and the dramatic ones (plot, story,…

  • Film Review 2

    I am asking you to cover the following in your response paper: 1) Nuts & Bolts who are the authors, designers, characters, and overall plot and design aesthetic. Dont spend too much time on this section. 2) Connect the relationship between artistic elements (music, lyrics, choreography, sets, costumes, lights) and the dramatic ones (plot, story,…

  • Antigone

    ngage with at least two scholarly articles or two substantial chapters/sections from a longer academic work. Include at least six block quotations (58 sentences each) drawn from these sources. Each block quotation must be accompanied by: o A clear explanation of the critics argument and relevant context o At least 2-3 paragraphs of detailed analysis…

  • Film Review 3

    Movie musicals have been around since the early days of film production, blending two art forms, the stage musical and the motion picture. Many of these musicals are revived for contemporary audiences, but are a great way to watch musical theatre without the high ticket prices! In 2025, we also see stage musicals being recorded…

  • Performance Critique

    In this assignment, you will write a reflective critique of one devised theatre performance you have experienced from our class syllabus. You may choose between: Its True, Its True, Its True by Breach Theatre, Othello by Frantic Assembly or TOUCH by Frantic Assembly. First, consider what elements of devised theatre were present in the work,…

  • Monologue

    for my monologue I need you to follow the directions and I want you to write about a girl who just turned 18 the day of the Lahaina fires and how she lost everything, is an only child and fighting to survive with her family during during this hardship with her town and loss within…