Love is in the air .....
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Twelfth Night's Final Day of Fun
We'll break up into different groups; each group will have a different activity.
1. Turn to the beginning list of characters and consider each character in relation to Malvolio. What would be Malvolio's preferred revenge on each? (4 people)
2. There are two patterns to Shakespeare's comedies: Escape from civilization to the green world or invasion of a world by the "other." Which one is Twelfth Night? (4 people)
3. Viola is very quiet at the end. What are we to make of that? And, let's just say that Shakespeare had chosen her for the final epilogue. What would she have to say? (3 people)
4. Cast the lovers: Orsino, Viola, Olivia, Sebastian, Maria and Toby. First, construct a profile on each character (list information known and supposed). Second, who are you going to cast (can be superstars, local people, your fellow classmates) in each part and why? (3 people)
5. Recap the entire play in 3-minutes. That's right, write a 3-minute Twelfth Night. And be ready to prepare it. (4 people)
1. Turn to the beginning list of characters and consider each character in relation to Malvolio. What would be Malvolio's preferred revenge on each? (4 people)
2. There are two patterns to Shakespeare's comedies: Escape from civilization to the green world or invasion of a world by the "other." Which one is Twelfth Night? (4 people)
3. Viola is very quiet at the end. What are we to make of that? And, let's just say that Shakespeare had chosen her for the final epilogue. What would she have to say? (3 people)
4. Cast the lovers: Orsino, Viola, Olivia, Sebastian, Maria and Toby. First, construct a profile on each character (list information known and supposed). Second, who are you going to cast (can be superstars, local people, your fellow classmates) in each part and why? (3 people)
5. Recap the entire play in 3-minutes. That's right, write a 3-minute Twelfth Night. And be ready to prepare it. (4 people)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Equivocation: April 14
Here is a link to the play we'll all be seeing in April. Should be a glorious night of fun!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Act 5: the final act
1. Cry real tears. The play is over. It is done and no more.
2. Here's the question for the night: Does Twelfth Night end happily ever after? We have one marriage and the promise of two more, and yes Shakespeare follows the formula for comedies quite well (coupling everywhere), but would you call this a happy ending? Why? Why not?
Your posts have been fabulous thus far. I so enjoy reading them and especially love when you reference each other. I encourage you, as we move forward, to continue to get inspiration from your peers, but try to push your own ideas even more regardless if someone has already said the thought you wanted to share. Take your ideas in a new direction. Go boldly into the unknown.
2. Here's the question for the night: Does Twelfth Night end happily ever after? We have one marriage and the promise of two more, and yes Shakespeare follows the formula for comedies quite well (coupling everywhere), but would you call this a happy ending? Why? Why not?
Your posts have been fabulous thus far. I so enjoy reading them and especially love when you reference each other. I encourage you, as we move forward, to continue to get inspiration from your peers, but try to push your own ideas even more regardless if someone has already said the thought you wanted to share. Take your ideas in a new direction. Go boldly into the unknown.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Act 4 notes & ideas
1. 4.1: Olivia bursts on the stage at line 39. She must command the stage. How does she do it? What is her entrance like? How does Sir Toby react to Olivia's dismissal?
2. 4.1.46-60: Olivia has just saved the love of her life. Work with a partner and speak the words as persuasively as possible. How does Sebastian react? How does Olivia deliver her lines?
3. 4.2.21-60: Do you feel sympathy for Malvolio seeing as he's in a Catch 22? Do you think Feste's humor is funny or bitter or vicious or what?
4. Scene 3: This scene mirrors the previous one, but what are we to make of this secret marriage? What does the priest make of it? What happened to the mourning vow? Why not say Cesario? What is the dramatic purpose of the scene? Does Sebastian speak some/none/all of his lines to the audience? How does Sebastian speak so as to bring out the humor in his wonderment?
2. 4.1.46-60: Olivia has just saved the love of her life. Work with a partner and speak the words as persuasively as possible. How does Sebastian react? How does Olivia deliver her lines?
3. 4.2.21-60: Do you feel sympathy for Malvolio seeing as he's in a Catch 22? Do you think Feste's humor is funny or bitter or vicious or what?
4. Scene 3: This scene mirrors the previous one, but what are we to make of this secret marriage? What does the priest make of it? What happened to the mourning vow? Why not say Cesario? What is the dramatic purpose of the scene? Does Sebastian speak some/none/all of his lines to the audience? How does Sebastian speak so as to bring out the humor in his wonderment?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Act 4!
Act 4! Lots of action. Lots and lots of action. We're almost to the end of the play, so find me some lines that hint at the resolutions that are about to come. You need only find two.
Excellent job today. When someone asked me about class, I couldn't help but sing your praises not only for your amazing performances but also for those moments of sheer and utter chaos. Thanks for your hard work, and for the singing and wackiness.
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