PLAY CRITIQUE SHEET for Beginning Theatre
Requirements:
· Your review must be a minimum of 1-2 typed pages, double spaced, in 12 point font. Please proof read your paper for spelling and grammatical errors!
· You must include information about where and when you saw the show in your paragraph of introduction.
· You must include a program and ticket stub or a parent signature on your paper saying that you did indeed see the performance on that date.
· In order to be a THEATRE PRODUCTION you must see a live theatrical performance with actors. You must see the play during the current term and turn in your critique within 10 days of seeing the production. All of the following count as THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: school plays, church plays, community theatre plays, improvisation showcases, and professional plays or musicals.
What do I write about?
Paragraph 1:
· Title of the show and the date that you saw the show (Make sure to italicize the title)
· Write a brief summary of the plot (Only two to three sentences)
Paragraph 2:
· Did I like this production? Why or why not?
· Was there a particular performer that did an outstanding job? Why?
· What did I observe about the directing? Could I see and hear everything? Were the actors interesting to watch on stage?
Paragraph 3:
· Did the costumes and make-up help to set the time and place of the play?
· Was the set realistic, detailed, or interesting to look at? Was it a stationary set or did it change?
· Did lights and sound create a certain kind of mood? What was it?
Paragraph 4:
· Was there a particularly powerful scene or song? What made it entertaining?
· Would you recommend this to other students? Why or why not?
Remember, you need to create a picture of what you saw so we can live through your words. Talk in specifics and examples!
· Your review must be a minimum of 1-2 typed pages, double spaced, in 12 point font. Please proof read your paper for spelling and grammatical errors!
· You must include information about where and when you saw the show in your paragraph of introduction.
· You must include a program and ticket stub or a parent signature on your paper saying that you did indeed see the performance on that date.
· In order to be a THEATRE PRODUCTION you must see a live theatrical performance with actors. You must see the play during the current term and turn in your critique within 10 days of seeing the production. All of the following count as THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: school plays, church plays, community theatre plays, improvisation showcases, and professional plays or musicals.
What do I write about?
Paragraph 1:
· Title of the show and the date that you saw the show (Make sure to italicize the title)
· Write a brief summary of the plot (Only two to three sentences)
Paragraph 2:
· Did I like this production? Why or why not?
· Was there a particular performer that did an outstanding job? Why?
· What did I observe about the directing? Could I see and hear everything? Were the actors interesting to watch on stage?
Paragraph 3:
· Did the costumes and make-up help to set the time and place of the play?
· Was the set realistic, detailed, or interesting to look at? Was it a stationary set or did it change?
· Did lights and sound create a certain kind of mood? What was it?
Paragraph 4:
· Was there a particularly powerful scene or song? What made it entertaining?
· Would you recommend this to other students? Why or why not?
Remember, you need to create a picture of what you saw so we can live through your words. Talk in specifics and examples!
