Category: Drama and theater

In at least 200 words, pick one character from Glitter in the Pa’akai and note some of their background characteristics (using the script provided and citing page numbers in proper MLA in-text citation format). Be sure to look at the dialogue, the stage directions, and the character’s relationship to other characters (Refer back to Jasmine’s acting lecture if needed). Then, explain what the character wants throughout the play and what obstacles stand in the way, providing evidence from the script. I attached the script to read. please italicize the play which is glitter in the Paakai anytime its mentioned. also only one person wrote this script.

Module 8- Directing and Design Discussion

Must post first.

Choose and complete ONE of the following options. You must also respond to 2 of your classmates’ posts. (min. 100 words each)

Make sure to complete the Directing and Design Lessons before posting to the Discussion Board.

Option 1- Directing

1. Pick a fairytale. Imagine you are the director of the fairytale as a play. Study the fairytale and decide on a concept. How do you want to tell this story? What do you want it to look like? Maybe come up with a list of descriptive words and search for images based on those words. Divergent thinking could come in handy here.

1. Decide and describe what your concept of the play will be. Remember the concept is how the story being told is presented. The director does not get to change the plot of the story, but decides how they are going to present the story to their audience. If you are doing Little Red Riding hood, what does Red look like. Do you want more of a modern feel? Could the forest be more of an “urban forest”. If that is the case, what does the wolf look like in that environment? (150 words)

2. Find at least 3 photos that illustrate your ideas. Look back at the Directing Lesson- Script Analysis and the Design Lessons for examples.

Option 2- Set Design

Research and select a set for Sweat that you like. A google image or Pinterest search for Sweat Lynn Nottage Set, Sweat Set Design, or Sweat Production Design, should bring up plenty of images. Make sure to choose an image that shows the majority of the set. Once you have selected an image post it here and write 150 words describing why you think this design is appropriate for the production. Use the questions below as a guide. (Remember you are looking at the set design. It is ok to comment on how costumes or lighting fit with in that, but focus on design elements rather than actors who may be in the image.)

1. What drew you to choose this particular set design?

2. How well does the set use the elements of design? What type of line, texture, color, does it use? Do you see unity and variety? Does it feel balanced? Do any of these things help to set the mood.

3. Are any of the symbols or themes from the play evident in the set design? Explain?

4. Does the design help to set the mood? How?

5. What does the design tell us about the characters and the world they inhabit? (e.g. does this bar feel modern and upscale or like a neighborhood bar and what does that tell us about these people?

6. Does the design clarify anything about the play that was not clear just in reading the play? Explain?

Option 2- Costume Design

You are going to research and create a costume collage for one character in Sweat and post it here. You will also write one paragraph explaining why you chose those items. (approx. 150 words)

You should have at least 6 images of clothing items, fabrics, accessories, hair, ect. that you think would be appropriate for the character. This could include all of the basic clothing items, but also hats, shoes, coats, ect. Anything that you think the character might wear in the play.

Pay attention to when your play takes place and research what they might have worn. What year does the play take place? What time of year is it? What group would your character likely fall into and what might they wear (factory workers, bartender, ect.) Do they conform to societal norms or rebel against them? What is their social status? What does that look like in regards to costume? (You do not need to answer all of these questions, they are just a jumping off point.)

If we see your character in different situations or different time periods, you could show what they might wear for each scenario or as they progress through the play.

Try to stay away from cheesy costumes. Use images of real people and real clothing, or pictures of actual clothing from catalogs or websites.

Our short answer question for this week is on GRAND ILLUSION. Both the Bordwell textbook and the Cook reading assigned for later this week talk about and show examples of Renoirs use of the moving camera and composition in depth, where there is activity going on in various parts of the frame without cutting back and forth, which we saw a lot of in the class where we covered editing.

Cook notes that the director Jean Renoir was also the pioneer of composition in depth in the sound film, and according to the film theorist Andre Bazin, he became the father of a new aesthetic.

Bazin writes about the director Renoir that He alone…forced himself to look back beyond the resources provided by montage and so uncovered the secret of film form that would permit everything to be said without chopping up the world into little fragments, that would reveal the hidden meanings in people and things without disturbing the unity natural to them.

After watching the film, please write a one-page short answer (no more!) of at least 150 words noting any examples in the film you saw of composition in depth and various things happening in the scene and/or use of the moving camera, giving meaning or making points without resorting to editing. Please also let me know what you thought of the film,

THEA 1030 PLAY REPORT ASSIGNMENT

Write a 500-750-word p

aper that assesses the value of a live or video performance. Alternately, you can

prepare a 5-minute video presentation. Either option must be well thought out, clearly stated, and well

structured.

Your thesis should give a clear indication of how you felt

about the production and how well the themes were

communicated.

When composing your paper think about

which elements had an impact on your enjoyment or

understanding of the production.

Structure

Your play report should be primarily focused on the production rather than the plays content, form, or

historical background. This paper should not be a plot synopsis, but a reaction to the production, as a

whole. The report should explain how all of the production elements (directing, design, acting) were

successful in presenting the directors conceptthe central creative idea or interpretation of the play

that unifies all aspects of the production. Below is an example of some the things that you may want to

include in your play report. These elements can be organized in different fashions, but the structure

below is one of the most common. To get an A, you must explore theme/idea and how well it was

communicated:

1.

General Information: This includes the title of the play / musical / performance piece; writer /

composer; director; location of the performance / name of the theatre company; and the date.

2.

Introduction: This provides a brief synopsis of the plays main idea or themes.

3.

Directorial approach/Concept: Here you offer a general description of how the director has

decided to communicate or emphasize the works main themes.

a.

Where the choices that the director made successful helping you to understand the

ideas and themes expressed by the playwright?

b.

Did the production seem relevant to yourself or the greater community?

4.

Space/Venue: Consider the venue.

a.

How was the stage space organized? Did it suit the production? Was there a particular

and varied use of it?

b.

Was the production visually engaging? Were the stage pictures created somewhat

related to the production concept?

5.

Acting: Consider the performances. Was the acting of a particular kind (realistic, stylized, relying

more on physical movements, on words, etc.)? Was the chosen style consistent and appropriate

for this production?

a.

Was there a particular performers performance that stood out to you? Why?

b.

What did the performers do to help make their performance believable or to help you

connect with the characters.

6.

Design: Describe the sets, costumes, lights and sound. How did the design elements contribute

to the audiences understanding or enjoyment of the production?

a.

How do the set, lights, sound, and costumes help tell the story?

b.

How do they help to set the mood?

c.

Are all of the elements unified? (e.g., Do the costumes feel like they belong in the world

that the set designer has created.)

7.

Conclusions: Offer final considerations on the production and its meanings.

a.

How did it contribute to a better understanding of life?

b.

How are the themes relevant to the world we live in today?

*See Rubric in eLearn for scoring requirements

Answer one of the following in at least 200 words: I attached the script to answer one of these questions In Glitter in the Pa’akai, who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist? Use specific scenes from the script to justify your choices, and practice proper MLA in-text and works cited citation styles (citations do not count towards the 200 word minimum). OR Where is the climax in Glitter in the Pa’akai? What happens in that scene and why is it the climax? Use specific lines/scenes from the script to justify your choices, and practice proper MLA in-text and works cited citation styles (citations do not count towards the 200 word minimum). See how to cite a play, quote a play, and create a works cited reference for a play HERE. ( ) Due on Jan 29, 2026 11:59 PM Submit Assignment Allowed File Extensions doc, docx Files to submit (0) file(s) to submit After uploading, you must click Submit to complete the submission. Comments