Performance Review
A new link will be posted for each performance of War of the Worlds! For tomorrow, visit: https://youtu.be/PkuHDl1Sg78 Adapted by Ben Hernandez. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. This production will be directed by Professor Stephen Rothman
All performances are free.
Direct link for tickets: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1033485 For updated information, go to https://www.calstatela.edu/al/theatre-and-dance/fall-2020-theatre-production and https://www.facebook.com/Calstatelatheatre
Performance Schedule: Saturday, November 14 @ 7pm Sunday, November 15 @ 7pm Wednesday, November 18 @ 7pm Thursday, November 19 @ 7pm Friday, November 20 @ 7pm Saturday, November 21 @ 7pm #csula #csulatad #calstatela #calstatelawow #theatreanddance #losangeles
Questions to Consider:
You can focus on the questions that interest you the most, but you should address question(s) from each section.
Description: describe the production (what you saw and heard)
Include basic details: titles, director, major performers
Describe the audience and the performance venue, if shown
Describe the structure of the piece (episodic, climactic, etc.)
Describe the acting or performance style and performances that stood out to you
Describe the world of the piece (sets, lighting, costumes, etc.)
Describe staging conventions (example: do performers acknowledge the spectators?)
Interpretation: interpret the production (refer to programs and other sources)
What was it about to you? (Do not include a plot synopsis. You can assume your reader is familiar with the play.)
What do you think was the artists intentiondesired effect on the audience? (Why here? Why now?)
Evaluation: evaluate what you saw within the context of what you think they were attempting
Was the intention worthwhile?
How effectively did it fulfill what you believe was the intention?
How did the spectators respond?
Would you recommend production?