Name:______________________ Period:__________ Score:_________/75
Play Viewing Report
-Due 1 week after seeing a live play performance(Late reports will automatically lose 10 points.)
You will be graded on proper writing technique!
Short Answer (1pt. Each)
1. What was the title of the production you saw?____________________________________________________
2. Where and when did you view this production?__________________________________________________
3. What genre was the play (ie: Comedy, Drama, Tragic Musical, etc.)?____________________________
4. What performance level was the production? (Jr. High, High School, etc.)______________________
5. What was the type of stage used (ie: Thrust, Arena, Proscenium, etc.)?_________________________
Short Essay [At least 3 complete sentences EACH QUESTION!] (5pts. Each)
6. What was the theme of the play? (The Theme is the main lesson the author wants you to
learn from reading/seeing the play.)
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7. Who was the strongest actor/actress in the production? Who was the weakest? Explain...
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8. What was the weakest element? How would you improve it? (You must pick one! Examples:
acting, singing, dancing, stage set up, costumes, lighting, sound, etc.)
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9. What was the main conflict in the play? How was it resolved?
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10. Describe your favorite moment in the play and explain why you enjoyed it…
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Long Essay [At least 10 complete sentences!] (10pts.)
Describe for me at least 5 of the characters in the show. Where did they come from? What did
they stand for? Who were they in love with? What were their dreams? What did they think
about? (If there were less than 5 characters, please write 10 sentences on fewer characters.
Example: 3 characters= 3 sentences each, plus 1 extra sum up sentence.)
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You Be the Director (5pts.)
Cast the show with your own set of actors! Name at least 5 characters and who you would
have play them if you were the director. You can use movie stars, family members, or classmates!
However, you MUST defend your choices. Tell me why your cast would be stellar and what you
would do to make the production a success.
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Why do you think it is important for Theatre Practitioners (people who do theater) to
see plays? Why is it important for you to see a play? (3 complete sentences) [5 pts.]
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Honest Completion of Assignment (25pts.)
I acknowledge that my student has viewed an entire play performance and has completed
this form thoroughly and honestly.
Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________________________