Did you enjoy the experience? Why or why not? What was the message of the play? Did you understand it? Why or why not? Did the play make you think about something? What effect did that have on you? Describe the audience’s reactions during the play.

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You will write a 750-word paper (about 3 pages) discussing the show you watched by addressing the following topics: A. Show Summary (1-2 paragraphs max) – This should be a short summary of the show as you saw it. For example, state the name of the play and playwright, tell me about the genre of the play, the main characters/relationships, major plot points: the inciting incident/the problem that starts the action of the play, the complications/plot twists, the climax/the confrontation, and the resolution/ending. Please don’t send me a Google plot summary of the play. B. Show Experience – Discuss your reactions and thoughts about the show experience. Use the questions below to guide you. Also, make sure you use specific examples from the performance and vocabulary learned throughout the semester. Did you enjoy the experience? Why or why not? What was the message of the play? Did you understand it? Why or why not? Did the play make you think about something? What effect did that have on you? Describe the audience’s reactions during the play. Based on your experience, was the show a success? Why or why not? What was your favorite part of what you experienced? Did you connect to the story and/or to any of the characters of the play? Why or why not? Did the concept (placing it in Mexico) help or hurt the experience or understanding of the story? C. Theatrical Observations – Discuss all the theatrical elements listed below. Which theatrical elements were most effective in the telling of the story and why? Which theatrical elements were least effective in telling the story and why? Use specific examples from the performance and vocabulary learned throughout the semester. Acting Set and Scenery Costumes Lighting Sound Directing (the stage pictures, the pacing, the concept) Paper Format The paper must be double-spaced, 12-point Times or Times New Roman font, and 1” margins on all sides.

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