write about this play " Winter Baroque 2015

Presented by Gateway Chamber Orchestra at Madison Street United Methodist Church - Clarksville want you to write about this play " Winter Baroque 2015 Presented by Gateway Chamber Orchestra at Madison Street United Methodist Church - Clarksville December 6, 2015" Our holiday concert tradition features Charpentier’s inspirational Mass based on French Christmas carols (Noels). Classic works by Baroque titans J.S. Bach and Vivaldi set the stage for the annual sing-a-long which concludes this festive program. Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for Strings in G Minor, RV 156 J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 2 Marc-Antoine Charpentier – ‘Midnight’ Mass Theatre Evaluations An evaluation is a formal, written discussion of a performance of a play or musical. The evaluation should contain five paragraphs. Three critiques / reviews are required per semester Paragraph 1 - The Basics Introduce the name of the play, author, place of performance, date of performance, and director. In a few sentences talk about the basic theme of the play and discuss the general plot. Paragraph 2 - The Acting React to two of the performers in the play. Be sure to use their names. Were they believable: true to the play, the production, the theatrical conditions? The following items should be discussed in your review. You should respond with more than “yes” or “no” answers. VOICE: volume, tempo, vocal quality, interpretation, articulation? BODY: Were the gestures, movement, and business suitable to the characters? EMOTIONS: Were reactions true? Climaxes achieved in the play by characters? RELATIONSHIPS: Was there teamwork? Proper relationships by characters? PROJECTION: Project orally and visually to the audience? Paragraph 3- Acting or Design Follow the format for either paragraph 2 or 4 depending on what you decide you would like to discuss more of…another actor or more of the technical aspect of the show. Paragraph 4 - The Design The following items should be discussed in your review. You should respond with more than “yes” or “no” answers. SET: Did the set establish the correct mood and background for the play? LIGHTS: Did the lighting convey the proper mood, emphasis, and illumination? COSTUMES & MAKE UP: Were the costumes and makeup true to the period and characters? SOUND: How did the sound effects and music contribute to the show's mood? Paragraph 5 - Your Reaction What was your opinion of the play? Avoid generic phrases like: “two thumbs up” or “3 out of 5 stars.” Overall reaction to vision of show. DO: 1. Back up all your opinions with valid reasons. 2. Be objective, fair and constructive. Indicate good points along with those you felt needed improvement. 3. Be sincere. Believe what you say. 4. Use MLA Format for your heading and margins. DON'T: 1.Don't be overly critical. Approach a performance with an attitude of enjoying it. 2. Don't be arrogant. Be humble, kind, and remember the challenges of doing live theatre.