write a five paragraphs essay about “Anna and the tropics” play.(3 minimum)read instructions attached.
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A WELL WRITTEN PLAY CRITIQUE
A play critique is an evaluation of a performance. Using the vocabulary developed in your course of
study, construct strong statements of observation and support them with specific details. All work is to
be original to you and a result of your viewing the live performance you are writing about
Third person is used when a degree of objectivity is intended and is used in academic documents
such as theatrical reviews. The third person perspective directs the reader’s attention to the subject
being presented and discussed. Third person personal pronouns include he, she, it, they, him, her,
them, his, her, hers, its, their and theirs. There is no place for “I” in this type of academic document.
Each of the theatrical elements you will analyze needs to be approached in three different steps.
DESCRIBE what you saw in detail. Make the reader see what you saw. Be specific and
thorough. Use adjectives and adverbs that paint a picture for the reader.
ANALYZE and reach conclusions as to what the director or designer was trying to achieve.
Why did they design the movements, sets, lights, sound effects, make-up or costumes that
way? What emotions were they trying to make the audience feel?
JUDGE how effective their efforts were. Do not be vague. (ie. Don’t say things like: “It was
awesome.” They were appropriate to the time.” “It was good.” Arghh….) Give a diplomatic, honest
opinion. Give
credit for positives to the individual. If you have something negative to say, do so constructively.
IF YOU CANNOT SUPPORT YOUR OPINION WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS FROM THE SHOW TO ILLUSTRATE YOUR
POINTS, THEN YOUR JUDGEMENTS – POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE – ARE NOT REALLY WORTH MENTIONING.
WRITE A STANDARD FIVE PARAGRAPH CRITIQUE FOCUSING ON THEMES OF DIVERSITY.
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH (include answers to these questions)
What is the title of the show?
Who wrote it?
Where was the show performed?
Who directed it?
When does the play run?
What is the main message/theme of the show?
BRIEFLY summarize the plot of the play (3 sentences)
PARAGRAPH #2 – The Acting – Focus on the characters’ complex relationships defined by gender,
ethnicity, and class while bringing attention to how their society and culture affects their behavior.
What did they do to appear believable?
How did they accomplish seeming realistic?
How was their Volume? Articulation? Tone?
What specific body movements were effective?
How were specific characters engaging?
Who was interesting to watch? Why specifically?
PARAGRAPHS 3 & 4 – Assess the technical elements and how they reveal culture on stage.
– DIRECTION & DESIGN: SET/SOUND/LIGHTS/PROPS/COSTUME/MAKEUP
What mood was established and how? Describe the direction/set/use of sound/lights?
How was the time period reflected?
How did they complement the mood of the play?
How did they/it draw or direct focus?
How did they/it contribute to the play?
PARAGRAPH 5 – The Reaction or Conclusion – How successful was this live performance?
How did theatre serve and reflect cultural conflict, society and the contributions of ethnicities &
values?
What did this play reveal about any specific cultural group?
State your opinion as fact. Restate essential show information along with statement of success
or failure. Share your reaction to the performance referencing key details addressed in essay.

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