Your written review will need to be AT LEAST five typed, double-spaced pages. A GOOD RULE IS A PAGE PER ANSWER. You MUST support your opinions with specific examples from the performance. Please organize your review using the following guidelines.
Page 1—The Script. Comment on the text of the play as a works of literature. Was it of merit to produce? Was it interesting and appropriate for the audience in attendance? What particular theme(s) did the work address? Do not summarize the plot or re-tell the story of the play. Your review is for me, and I have also seen it I’m sure!
Page 2—Design Elements. Consider the costumes, lighting, set and sound. Did the design of these elements contribute to the overall quality of the production? Did they help you better understand environment, location, theme, subject matter, etc? How could the design elements be improved?
Page 3—Acting. Were the characters believable within the world of the play? Were you able to hear and understand lines of dialogue clearly? Did the actors react and respond accordingly to the situations and events of the play? Who was your favorite performer? Why? Which performer could use the most improvement? What could they do to get better? Use specific examples from the performance to support your opinions.
Page 4—Directing. Did the director use movement patterns (blocking) that supported the action in each scene? Did all of the different elements of the theatrical event (design, acting, blocking, etc.) contribute the overall effectiveness of the show? Did the performance run smoothly and professionally?
Page 5—Audience Response. What was your overall reaction to the play? Was it enjoyable, moving, funny, thought-provoking, and/or engaging? What was the general response from the rest of the audience? Did you overhear anyone comment about the performance as they were leaving? What would have improved your enjoyment of this theatrical event?