Description

Intro to Theatre, THE 101-82 Instructor: Carmen Patino Assignment Two

Read Chapter 2 – What is a Play? Instructions:

• Click on each link to watch the videos. After watching, read the response questions

below the links. Choose one question and write a few paragraphs of at least 300 words worth 100 points. Points will not be deducted if you exceed the 300 words and will be noted.

• Include your name, course name /number, semester, and assignment number in the header of your
• Specify which question you are answering.
• Header and rewritten question are not included in word count.
• Double-space, use only a 12-point font and do not use bold or colored font.
• You are welcomed to research and quote but ultimately the assignment needs to be your own Personal responses are always welcomed. If you quote, you must give the original author credit for their work. You must cite work in the body of the assignment or at the end. One quote/sentence limit. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
• Spell check and proofread before submitting assignment.
• Upload your assignment only as a Word document (DOC or DOCX) in
• Do not write your assignment in the text area in Blackboard.
• Do not write your assignment in PDF, RTF, ODT, TXT or WPS or any other file
• Points will be deducted for not meeting all required components.
• Late assignments will not be accepted.

 

Watch All Videos Clips:

 

Lettice and Lovage: http://youtu.be/LDRyHYDH7xI

 

Laurie Anderson – Language Is A Virus (From Outer Space): https://youtu.be/KvOoR8m0oms

 

Einstein on the Beach – Philip Glass: https://youtu.be/1cS-WFNLBVk

 

Shockheaded Peter: http://youtu.be/TOVSp-fYUQc

 

Response Questions – Choose ONE:

 

1. Apply Aristotle’s elements of drama to a modern play with which you are Which elements are most important in this play? Consider and justify whether the hierarchy Aristotle gives to the elements is maintained or modified in the play you consider.

 

2. Define convention and explain how conventions function in a play or theatrical performance with which you are familiar. Consider what misunderstandings or confusions might arise in someone unfamiliar with such conventions.

 

3. The curtain call functions as an important convention in the drama. Explain its importance, especially in terms of the actor’s paradox.

Get Homework Help Now