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PROMPT
Construct a detailed critique of the
2012 Donmar Warehouse production of
JULIUS CAESAR
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This is not a formal essay, but I ask that you write in
paragraph form, using the HEADINGS outlined below in ALL CAPS to organize your submission.
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Please avoid copying and pasting the directions into the body of your critique.
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THEME and ARTISTIC OBJECTIVE
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Examine the relationship between the play’s Themes and the production’s Artistic Objective.
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Identify and examine the play’s T
hemes.
· What are the ideas that are at the heart of the authors’ script?
· How do the Themes relate to the
Artistic Objective of THIS production?
· What issue or idea do the artists working on this production seem to want YOU, as a member of the audience, to focus on?
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DIRECTION
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Identify the Production Concept and explore how it works toward achieving the Artistic Objective.
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How does the director cast the roles to support/illuminate the Production Concept?
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How does the director block the performers to support/illuminate the Production Concept?
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DESIGN
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Critique EACH of the four key design disciplines:
· Scenic Design
· Costume Design
· Lighting Design
· Sound Design
· How do EACH of these designs support/illuminate the Production Concept?
· Support your conclusions by addressing topics
such as:
· The objectives of each design discipline
· The use of realistic and non-realistic techniques
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PERFORMANCE
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Focus on the performance of a SINGLE actor, identifying the actor by their real name and the character they play.
· What are some of the challenges of playing this role?
· Consider elements
such as complex language, challenging concepts or style, demanding emotional journey, arduous vocal or physical work, etc.
· How does the actor’s performance reflect or support the Production Concept?
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EVALUATION
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Conclude the critique with your
educated and informed response to the production.
· Summarize the major points from your critique.
· Do you think the production achieved its Artistic Objective?
· Did you find value in the choice of Production Concept and appreciate its execution?
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WORKS CITED
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If you drew upon information learned from an outside source, please provide an informal list under this heading.
· Content taken from Drama 1 Canvas modules may be listed like this:
· Supplement 1.1
· DT+ Interview: ”
Julius Caesar: Walk Like a Man”
· etc.
· Content taken from online resources may be listed like this:
· “Friends, Romans, Countrywomen” –
to an external site.
