Play Reaction Paper

Your first assignment is to watch Broward College Theatre Department’s production of Luz by Catherine Filloux, then write your reaction to submit in D2L. Your reaction paper should be between two and three pages long, and written in MLA format (links provided in you syllabus and D2L).  I do not expect a cover sheet, but any citations should be properly credited. If you have trouble finding the links, contact me and I will assist you.

 

GUIDELINES

The following guidelines are excerpts from the University of Wisconsin, and provide a basic overview of a play reaction paper. Refer to these guidelines and the attached rubric when writing your paper.

Before watching the show, write down what you expect to see. You are encouraged to find a description of the play or an interview with the playwright, but do not simply write a plot summary. What are YOUR expectations? What do you think the world of the play looks like? How the people in this world behave?   What is the theme, or message, of the play?  If you have never seen a theatrical performance before, what do you expect it will be like? Be sure to properly credit any citations (see the MLA guidelines in the Links and Content Area of D2L)

Watch the play with an open mind, a willingness to accept the play as the director has presented it in production.

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Watch the play with an open mind, a willingness to accept the play as the director has presented it in production.

After the performance, write down the details you recall.  Also make sure to note how you felt about the performance. Sad? Hopeful? Thoughtful? Happy? Confused? You’ll need these details for your paper in order to substantiate your argument.

Evaluate the performance.

Was the director’s vision of the play clear?  Did any technical elements (costuming, set, lighting, sound, and videography) stand out to you? How did that enhance (or detract from) the story? How did you feel watching the performance? When evaluating your reaction, consider if your emotions changed throughout the course of the play. If so, why?  Did you enjoy the play? Why or why not?

BASIC OUTLINE

WRITING THE INTRODUCTION

The introduction should include the following:

  • The title of the play and the name of the playwright
  • The name of the director and the name of the production company.
  • The thesis of your review, which should include (possibly in more than a single statement) the following:
    • (Note that even if the production did not exactly coincide with your own conception of the play, you should not feel obliged to condemn the performance outright. Be open-minded and willing to weigh pros and cons.  Valid criticisms are perfectly fine, as long as you can support your statement. For example, “I just didn’t like it” or “it was a ridiculous story” are not effective criticisms.  However, “the script was weak because of ____”, or  “the set distracted from the action on stage because it seemed unstable, causing concerns for the actor’s safety” are much more effective, because they identify the reason for your criticism.)
    • A general impression of the of the production, based on what you actually saw and on your initial impression of how the play should have been performed.

WRITING THE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

Include a brief summary of the play (just a basic idea – don’t simply write down everything that happens from beginning to end).  What themes did you notice in the play?  Provide examples.

In the evaluation, you are given the opportunity to attack as well as commend the performance; if the production fails to answer questions that you feel need answers, then say so. If the question or problems are relatively minor, ignore them. Don’t quibble at the expense of missing the more important concerns.

WRITING THE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Your conclusion should not simply repeat the statements made in your introduction.

Rather, you should try to show why your response to the play is valid and significant, based on what you have described in the body of the paper.

Do not add any significant new material, but don’t be afraid to leave your reader with something to think about.



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