INTRO TO DRAMA – INITIAL AUDIENCE RESPONSE SHORT PAPER RESPONDING TO A PERFORMANCE

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INTRO TO DRAMA – INITIAL AUDIENCE RESPONSE SHORT PAPER

RESPONDING TO A PERFORMANCE

Student Name: 

Title of Scene/Clip Viewed: 

Discuss the story that you saw. What happened? Could you follow the basic story? Did the performers make what was happening clear to the audience? What was your basic reaction the piece? Funny? Sad? Emotional? Etc?

What was the main conflict? Was it resolved?

Did the performers create believable characters? Were they convincing in their portrayal? What did you expect? Was the result less than you expected? Better? Discuss each character and make some assessment of his/her performance.

Did you notice anything in particular about the environment of the scene? The scenery? Lighting? Sound? Costumes?

Would you like to see this entire play? Why or why not? What is the major element that causes you to feel the way that you do?