this is data analysis. please answer the questions and make it as simple as possible. SECTION ONE (Contextual Information) In this section list all the important facts about the play; its author and significant historical information regarding its initial production. This is the practical and logical section of your PAF. Author information (short biography, other works). Cast of characters, number of acts, scenes, number of sets. Information about the historical period in which the play was written. Really try to capture the world of the play. As a categorizing label, state what type or kind of play it is. (i.e., classic Greek tragedy, 19th century melodrama, 1940’s American farce, etc.) NOTE:Remember that there are only 2 basic or pure forms of drama, namely tragedy and comedy. All other forms are derivatives or amalgamations of those basic two such as farce, melodrama, tragi-comedy, heroic comedy or drama, etc. The historical period may also influence the label.For example:expressionistic farce in the French tradition or Elizabethan tragedy influenced by the Roman playwright Seneca, etc. Any vital or unusual production problems. For example:a goat is needed; 2 or more children; a moose head is required, etc. SECTION TWO (Script Analysis) This section is a specific written discussion encompassing your overall analysis of the form of the play and its structural components. Identify and clarify the dramatic tension which is present when the play begins. Identify and clarify the point of attack in terms of the earliest incident in the play that exposes the basic conflict of the play. State the nature of the basic conflict – who it is between or what it is between, what it is – identify by page number or dialogue or any specific way you can the attack. Identify the protagonist of the play and give a brief justification for your identification. Identify the chief antagonist of the play and give a brief justification for your identification. Identify who, what or how the major conflict is resolved and state briefly where in the play the resolution occurs. Identify and clarify the major crisis of the play. Where and how does it take place? Give exact spot by page number, line of dialogue, etc. If a major climax can be distinguished from the major crisis, identify and clarify it. Where and how does it take place? Give page number, dialogue, etc. Identify the development or outcome section of the play and briefly clarify what gets “wrapped up” in this section. Identify and clarify the subject ISSUES (themes) of the play. List them as one-word subjects or as subject and issue questions or as both if you prefer. List in priority of importance (i.e., justice, revenge, aging, etc.) List the characters in order of their importance to the story, and identify and clarify the key drives, desires and motivations of each character. Clearly state in one complete sentence the central idea of the play. Then list any important subordinate ideas. In one succinct paragraph comment on the characterizations. For example, are the characters clear and well-distinguished from one another? Are they believable?Are they three-dimensional?Do they possess emotion?Thought? In one succinct paragraph comment on the language (dialogue). For example:is it in verse? If so, what kind?And is it effective? Is it in naturalistic dialogue of the periods presented? Does the dialogue “fit” the characterization?Is it good “heard” dialogue? In one succinct paragraph comment on the music. For example: are the lines conducive to musical effect? Is there use of actual instrumentation?Of singing? What major sound effects are used?How good are all these effects? In one succinct paragraph comment on the spectacle. For example: what visual effects are called for? Are they handled well?Evocative?Static? What are their outstanding qualities?Do certain technical effects dominate the play? Is lighting vital to the play?If so, how?What do costumes contribute? Clarify the meaning of the title of the play. Categorize the overall mood of the play. For example:does the overall mood express the emotion of sexual heat or frustration? What are the dominant emotions and feelings that make up the overall mood of the play?Illustrate from actual scenes and/or speeches from the play. Categorize the overall rhythm of the play. (Rhythm evolves from the combination of tempo or speed, mood and emotions.) Relate your discussion of rhythm to major action incidents of the play that clarify your discussion of rhythm. SECTION THREE (Interpretive Analysis) In a few paragraphs, discuss your overall conceptual feelings on the play. This section is about your own personal analysis. *Why did the playwright write this play? What are they trying to say? *How might a director accomplish this? How would you do it?Assume that you are directing a production of the play. Briefly describe your overall concept.For instance, if you were sitting down at an initial meeting with your creative team, how would you describe your vision for the play? Briefly describe specific choices you would make for casting the production.Choose real actors, living or dead, famous or local and discuss what specific qualities of their acting would make them the right choice for the roles.
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SECTION ONE (Contextual Information)
In this section list all the important facts about the play; its author and significant historical information
regarding its initial production. This is the practical and logical section of your PAF.
1. Author information (short biography, other works).
2. Cast of characters, number of acts, scenes, number of sets.
3. Information about the historical period in which the play was written. Really try to capture the
world of the play.
4. As a categorizing label, state what type or kind of play it is. (i.e., classic Greek tragedy, 19
century melodrama, 1940’s American farce, etc.) NOTE: Remember that there are only 2 basic
or pure forms of drama, namely tragedy and comedy. All other forms are derivatives or
amalgamations of those basic two such as farce, melodrama, tragi-comedy, heroic comedy or
drama, etc. The historical period may also influence the label. For example: expressionistic
farce in the French tradition or Elizabethan tragedy influenced by the Roman playwright Seneca,
etc.
5. Any vital or unusual production problems. For example: a goat is needed; 2 or more children; a
moose head is required, etc.
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SECTION TWO (Script Analysis)
This section is a specific written discussion encompassing your overall analysis of the form of the play
and its structural components.
1. Identify and clarify the dramatic tension which is present when the play begins.
2. Identify and clarify the point of attack in terms of the earliest incident in the play that exposes
the basic conflict of the play. State the nature of the basic conflict – who it is between or what it
is between, what it is – identify by page number or dialogue or any specific way you can the
attack.
3. Identify the protagonist of the play and give a brief justification for your identification.
4. Identify the chief antagonist of the play and give a brief justification for your identification.
5. Identify who, what or how the major conflict is resolved and state briefly where in the play the
resolution occurs.
6. Identify and clarify the major crisis of the play. Where and how does it take place? Give exact
spot by page number, line of dialogue, etc.
7. If a major climax can be distinguished from the major crisis, identify and clarify it. Where and
how does it take place? Give page number, dialogue, etc.
8. Identify the development or outcome section of the play and briefly clarify what gets “wrapped
up” in this section.
9. Identify and clarify the subject ISSUES (themes) of the play. List them as one-word subjects or
as subject and issue questions or as both if you prefer. List in priority of importance (i.e., justice,
revenge, aging, etc.)
10. List the characters in order of their importance to the story, and identify and clarify the key
drives, desires and motivations of each character.
11. Clearly state in one complete sentence the central idea of the play. Then list any important
subordinate ideas.
12. In one succinct paragraph comment on the characterizations. For example, are the characters
clear and well-distinguished from one another? Are they believable? Are they threedimensional? Do they possess emotion? Thought?
13.
In one succinct paragraph comment on the language (dialogue). For example: is it in verse? If
so, what kind? And is it effective? Is it in naturalistic dialogue of the periods presented? Does the
dialogue “fit” the characterization? Is it good “heard” dialogue?
14.
In one succinct paragraph comment on the music. For example: are the lines conducive to
musical effect? Is there use of actual instrumentation? Of singing? What major sound effects are used?
How good are all these effects?
15.
In one succinct paragraph comment on the spectacle. For example: what visual effects are called
for? Are they handled well? Evocative? Static? What are their outstanding qualities? Do certain
technical effects dominate the play? Is lighting vital to the play? If so, how? What do costumes
contribute?
16.
Clarify the meaning of the title of the play.
17.
Categorize the overall mood of the play. For example: does the overall mood express the
emotion of sexual heat or frustration? What are the dominant emotions and feelings that make up the
overall mood of the play? Illustrate from actual scenes and/or speeches from the play.
18.
Categorize the overall rhythm of the play. (Rhythm evolves from the combination of tempo or
speed, mood and emotions.) Relate your discussion of rhythm to major action incidents of the play that
clarify your discussion of rhythm.
SECTION THREE (Interpretive Analysis)
In a few paragraphs, discuss your overall conceptual feelings on the play. This section is about your own
personal analysis.
*Why did the playwright write this play? What are they trying to say?
*How might a director accomplish this? How would you do it? Assume that you are directing a
production of the play. Briefly describe your overall concept. For instance, if you were sitting down at
an initial meeting with your creative team, how would you describe your vision for the play? Briefly
describe specific choices you would make for casting the production. Choose real actors, living or dead,
famous or local and discuss what specific qualities of their acting would make them the right choice for
the roles.
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