Commedia Dell High School

Commedia Dell Arte was a theatre art form during the Italian Renaissance. The performers did not use a script. Instead they used a “scenario” to guide them in an improvised performance with “stock characters”. Attempting to connect our past with our present, you will create a “stock character” based on the genre of teen movies. We will call this “commedia dell High School”.
Provide the Character’s name,
Type animal associated with,
describe the character in a paragraph,
their costume,
a sample of dialogue,
their antagonist,
their circle of friends are,
and finally what is this character’s main objective in life. Have fun!

Personal Growth

When working in dramatic exercises your inner dialogue should be functioning. Asking yourself such questions as, “what is the purpose of this exercise? Why do I feel so dumb doing this? What is going on here? And so on. Elaborate on your personal growth from the beginning of the semester to this half-way point. Are you more comfortable being in front of audience? Comfortable with your body perception?

Group Collaborations

Thus far in class you have been working in collaboration with other students to create performances and work on dramatic exercises. How has this experience been for you? Explain the advantages and the disadvantages. Elaborate on the process of “group dynamics” (please do not use other student names)

Medea: Playwright's Purpose

Written by the Greek playwright Euripides, “Medea” is a very controversial tragedy. What is the central/primary purpose of the play? Is the purpose important or meaningful today? How so?

Medea: Differences between Women and Men

The play “Medea” illustrates the differences and struggles between the genders. Discuss some differences between men and women and use one quote from the play to support your viewpoint.

The Glass Menagerie Inspiration

After viewing the documentary on Tennessee William’s life, identify at least three items in “The Glass Menagerie” that relate to his real experiences at home.

Glass Menagerie Characters

In the play “The Glass Menagerie” whom do you most identify with and why?Whom do you least identify with and why?