PLAY EVALUATION

Objective: The student will recognize and evaluate elements of acting and technical production after viewing a live theatrical performance.

At the top of your essay, please include the following:

TITLE OF PLAY_____________________________________________

PERFORMING GROUP ________________________________________

DATE OF PERFORMANCE ____________________________________

CLIP OR STAPLE THE PROGRAM TO YOUR REVIEW.

Respond in essay form Use examples from the show to develop ideas in each area fully.

PARAGRAPH 1- STORY: Briefly describe what the show was all about and who the characters were.

PARAGRAPH 2 - (ACTING): What actor or actors in the show impressed you the most? Why? Did the actor(s) have any challenges to overcome? If so, what were they? Did the actor(s) show any special skills on stage?

PARAGRAPH 3 - (SETS OR COSTUMES):
Choose ONE or more of the sets in the show. Describe or draw a picture of it. Discuss why the set was effective.
OR
Choose ONE or more of the costumes in the show. Describe it or draw a picture of it. Discuss why you think it was a good costume.

PARAGRAPH 4 - (PERSONAL RESPONSE): Describe your personal reaction to your experience at the theatre. Overall, what did you THINK about the play? How did the show make you feel? What did you like about it? What did you not like? If you have seen other shows, how did this one compare?