A written analysis of a theatre production on video other than those assigned for class.

These instructions are for the written extra credit opportunity: A written analysis of a theatre production on video other than those assigned for class. 

All directions must be followed or the paper will not be accepted. This must be a taped version of a live theatre performance; concerts, recitals, television productions and movies do not meet this requirement. In the video you will need to see and hear an audience like you did when viewing Hamilton. And the paper has to describe the production and the actors that you saw playing the plays characters. Do not restate the plot. If you have any doubt about your video selection, you need to check with us to see if your choice qualifies. 

Your review must answer the following question:  What was the main idea or theme of the play and how did the technical and performative aspects than you are focusing on in this production clarify that idea? YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU MERELY RE-TELL THE PLOT. THIS IS AN ANALYSIS PAPER AND YOU HAVE  TO DISCUSS PRODUCTION ELEMENTS THAT YOU SAW IN THIS PLAY.

Basic Instructions

1. Length: at least two, no more than three pages; text must be double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman with one inch margins on all sides.
2. Put the following information in the upper left-hand corner of the first page:

Your Name

THEA XXX [Your class number]

Date you are writing the paper

Email Address

TITLE OF PLAY/VIDEO YOU ARE REVIEWING

DATE OF WHEN THE PLAY/VIDEO WAS SEEN

WEBSITE ADDRESS OF THE PLAY/VIDEO

 3.Give your review an interesting title. This is the place to be most creative in an attempt to draw the reader into your text.

4.Every time you use the title of a play, like Macbeth, it should be italicized.

5. The due date for this paper can be found on CANVAS under the Assignment tab.

 If you fail to follow the five basic (i.e. simple) instructions above, you will not receive credit.

General Writing Guidelines

 Structure
Write an introductory paragraph to establish your topic and pique your readers interest.
Develop a clear thesis statement (main point) and make sure that each body paragraph supports that main point.
Unite each body paragraph with a claim that supports your thesis (topic sentence).
Provide detailed examples as evidence to support each claim. Oftentimes, one or two very detailed examples are more effective than several very general examples.
Organize paragraphs logically.
Develop transitions between paragraphs to lend coherence to your argument.
Develop a concluding paragraph that clearly indicates the end of the essay, sometimes stating or restating the thesis.