Essay one theatre spaces
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The document provides instructions for an essay assignment where a playwright must explain to producers the four major types of stage spaces - proscenium, thrust, arena, and found space - and the advantages and disadvantages of each for a new play. The playwright must also recommend the best space for their play and explain their choice. The essay must be at least two pages, discuss all four space types in detail, and identify the best space for the play or points will be deducted.
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Essay one theatre spaces
- 1. Essay # One: Theatre Spaces
- 2. Your Assignment • You are a famous playwright and are requested by producers to search for the best stage space for your latest production. In a well developed essay, please explain in writing to your producers, the four major types of stage spaces (proscenium, thrust. arena, and found space) and the advantages and disadvantages of each space for your play. Lastly, share with the producers the best space for your play and why. • In writing your essay, use your imagination, as you explain your latest play and in relation to the theatre space. ___________
- 3. Requirements • 12 Font/doubled spaced/Times/New Roman • Write a clear, concise, and well developed essay • 2 Pages or more/The more you write in detail the better the learning outcome and grade. • If you do not write 2 Pages or more--minus 20 points will be deducted from essay grade • If you do not explain all four theatre spaces (proscenium, thrust. arena, and found space) advantages and disadvantages of each one—minus 20 points will be deducted from your essay grade • Make sure that you explain which theatre space will work for your latest play—minus 20 points will be deducted from your essay grade.