Performing The Tempest

 

 

Because plays are meant to be performed, not just read . . .

 

Because literature communicates important ideas about life in new, creative, and insightful ways . . .

 

Because I know you�ve all been waiting for your chance to shine on the stage . . .

 

 

A major theatrical company has asked you to perform a new version of The Tempest.� To do this, you will need to work in a team of 3-5 people to perform one section from the play in an appealing, effective, and abridged manner.�

 

 

Checklist:

 

--Choose a section from the play to perform.� (This will be accomplished through a draft.)�

 

--Reduce your section of the original script to a manageable, 5-7 minute skit.� This will require you to synthesize the most important information from the section.

 

--Divide parts so that everyone plays an active role in the production.�

 

--Choose a new setting that nonetheless effectively communicates the story and ideas of the play.

 

--Use props and costumes that fit the setting and help you to communicate the story and ideas of the play.

 

--Modify the language of the play so that it fits your setting but also remains true to the original meaning.

 

--Introduce the scene to establish not only roles and setting, but also the big idea of the play your scene emphasizes (e.g. revenge).�

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You will perform your scene on Friday, December 12^th.