Tempest Play Critique
Below is the link to the video.
https://vimeo.com/541785742/bf14204de9 (Links to an external site.)
CRITIQUE INSTRUCTIONS:
Please answer all of the questions in order using complete sentences.
Each question should be answered thoughtfully, thoroughly, and concisely (meaning more than just a sentence or two… shoot for paragraphs)
1) What did you enjoy more, reading the plays in class or seeing this recorded play? Why?
2) What parts of the production were different than what you expected based on what you’ve read and learned about Shakespeare in class?
3) What parts of the production were close to what you expected?
4) Describe the set to the best of your ability. What stood out to you? How did the scenic design help to tell the story? What might you do differently?
5) Describe the costumes to the best of your ability. What stood out to you? How did the costumes help to tell the story? What might you do differently?
6) Describe any lighting our sound moments that stood out to you. What worked and what didn’t? What might you do differently? Explain your answer.
7) Talk about the acting as a whole. What impressed you? What, in your opinion, could have been stronger? Explain your answer with specific examples.
8) How did the actors deal with Shakespeare’s language? What stood out?
9) After seeing the play, what character could you see yourself playing? Why?
10) What was your favorite part of the production? Explain your answer.
11) What do you think Shakespeare would have thought of this particular production based on what you’ve learned about him in class so far?
