Hamilton Play critical paper

You can write your report on a recorded or live-streamed theater/stage presentation that has a live audience. You may see a professional, semi-professional, or community production (high school plays are acceptable). Keep in mind that while the production had to have been recorded LIVE.

Papers on film versions of theatrical productions are NOT will not be accepted.

Our TCC Library offers a great source to watch live recorded theatrical productions with Digital Theatre+! You must log onto Blackboard to access the site.

https://www-digitaltheatreplus-com.ezp.tccd.edu/education/plays-and-productions?0=ip_login_no_cache%3Dab4d83758dfdacb49bdfcbfc519dd26a

Outline:

A simple, general outline for the play paper would be: What was the name of the production and where was it presented, and when was it recorded? Did you have any biases or opinions before watching the play? Why this play?

Time Frame: When and where did the play take place (within the script)?

Conflict: What was the plot and major conflict in the play?

Tone: What was the dominant tone? Light, serious, moody, comical?

Acting: Choose two or more character and describe their roles in the play. Where the actors cast appropriately and did they do their jobs conveying the characters they played?

Set Design: Did the set (or lack of) contribute to the overall production?

Costumes: How about the use of costumes and make-up?

Lighting: Was there special lighting used or special effects?

Sound: What about sound effects and music?

Conclusion: What was your overall impression of the production?

What were the general responses from the audience? Were they engaged: laughing, clapping, sighing? Or did they remain passive and unresponsive?