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Critical Essay on __Must Go On__

Remember to keep a copy of the program in case there is any information in it that may be useful to you when writing your critique, such as the names of the characters, actors, director, and designers.

Whether you have done so or not, please don’t take notes during the show. Note taking is distracting to other audience members and disrespectful to the actors. Try to remember what you saw and record snatches of it during intermission.

Immediately after the show begin to transcribe your notes or add to them. Find a quiet place for doing so. Using a voice recorder, like your telephone or iPod, might be a good way to record your initial thoughts.

Make decisions about which elements you will emphasize in your essay. The following is a list of some of the more common elements in a review:

Playwright Script Theme Mood or tone Plot Characters Actors Director Staging/blocking/props Sets and lights Costumes and makeup Music/sound

Since your have been reading about directing and design recently, I suggest you choose to talk about these aspects at least for much of your essay. Of course you are free to choose any of the items above but I would like to hear your thoughts on these particular aspects of the production. Remember that the script should be treated as separate from the performance of the script, should you choose to target it. And you might want to focus some attention on the characters and actors who perform them.

Your essay should be at least three typed pages but no more than 5 typed pages. Please post it as your next assignment connected to your profile home page. Due date is midnight Tuesday, March 4.