Richard Brinsley Sheridan 's Play School For Scandal

The 18th Century was a transformative time for the American colonies. The relationship between the colonies and England would change from one of cooperation to suspicion and hostility within a few short decades. This would culminate with war and the Declaration of Independence, signifying a final and total break from the British Empire. This total rejection of British rule found its roots in the French and Indian War and would thrive through a series of trade and land policies that favored English sovereignty over the colonial belief in self-governance.

I think the crucible was a tragic comedy because there were a lot of random sarcasm in this play and there were times when reading this play people wanted to laugh. I think the comedy part of this play was mostly because of the young girls like, Abigail Williams, Mary Warren, and Betty Paris. Mostly because they were playing sport and got literally the whole village to believe them. Another part of this play that was kind of a comedy is when people would freak out in the play when they heard about witchcraft, as if it were a real thing. That was the stupid thing in the whole play. I don’t really think this was much of a comedy but there were some parts in this play that was kind of funny. I think the tragic

To start their season, UT Austin puts on Building the Wall by Robert Schenkkan, a play about a dystopian future that takes place after Donald Trump takes office (UT Austin, 2018). Their next play, Anon(ymous) written by Naomi Iizuka, was their season feature. This play is based off of Homer’s The Odyssey and tells the story of a young refugee traveling across America in order to find his family, and his home (UT Austin, 2018). Following Anon(ymous), UT Austin put on The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the play that we will be closely examining later at in this paper. The Crucible is about events that have taken place during the Salem Witch Trials and addressing the terrors that can result of mob psychology in society (UT Austin, 2018). The next show put on at UT Austin was a musical called The Drowsy Chaperone, a fun comedy about the era of jazz

This play will help us understand human nature. The people of Salem make things bad because many people are passing for no reason. Although the girls would say it’s the right thing to do because they're protecting themselves, the altercation going through the public was increasing fear and hostility of others. The girls in “The Crucible” and McCarthyism unsubstantiated claims was a way to protect themselves but in doing so it ruined lives and led to increased hostility of others.

The Crucible performed by the Williams College theatre team was an excellent production. One of the most of important parts of the play, acting, was executed extremely well. The acting was executed well enough to allow the play to seem believable. In the opening scene of the play, Betty’s father seemed very distraught, because he did not know what to think of his daughter’s situation. The actor provided a nice representation of the character in the book.

Such as were they would stand or have in their hands while talking. Being able to watch the play version of this play made me see someone else’s point of view. The director stated that because the play was happening in a school that had students and people that cared about the theater it helped more with the success of the play.

The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, has had many historical controversies and view points. In my opinion, after reading this play, the objectivity and censorship is not relevant to the level of uncertainty presented in small town’s uproar about the presentation of the high school play. My understanding of the play has been altered in a positive way due to the historical contents presented; I have been able to appreciate, although not completely agree, with the strict religious values present during the time period. I do not see a problem with a high school reenacting a play based on an important part of history.

On Monday the 19th of April my class and I had the pleasure of attending the dress rehearsal for the new play Successions by Michaela Di Cesare at Centaur Theatre. This play was directed by Tamara Brown and stared four very talented actors. I found this play to be enjoyable in terms of viewing, but frustrating in terms of story. It had left quite an impression on me, albeit somewhat negative. However I find that being left with a strong negative impression is better than not being affected by the play at all. As the purpose of plays are to stimulate a response from the audience.

The Lyons by: Nicky Silver, directed by: Keely Enright, September 13th 7:30PM shown at the Woolfe Street Playhouse, Charleston SC. The story is about a small family who are brought together on tragic terms. Ben the patriarch has been diagnosed with cancer. As the story progresses each character’s secrets are revealed. What one finds in the end, is a very dysfunctional family. The Lyons does an amazing job portraying the modern family that has grown sour over the years.

Before I had applied for the Summer MA program for theatre educators, I knew my teaching of dramaturgy was lacking. I had no systematic way of analyzing a script and being able to pull out the important aspects of the author’s intentions. Many aspects of theatre history and dramatic interpretation had been left out of my education. After classes my appetite had been wetted, I purchased a number of books to continue my education over the winter break, one of the books was “History of the Theatre 10th Edition” by Oscar G. Brockett and Franklin J. Hildy. Even though an overview of some much history it has lead me to want to teach so much deeper lessons to my students. After the eye-opening dramaturgy classes my mind has been washed with ideas on how to proceed, so much information had been given to us, I find it hard to concentrate on a single area. I truly look forward to teaching this year and these lessons.

The 18th century paved the way to how we now live to day. With the Assassination of 16th president Abraham Lincoln and his contribution with the Civil War. While the Confederacy and the Union States go to war and the Union try to end slavery. Meanwhile the Confederacy try's to keeps thing the way it is not with the slaves working for them in farms. Furthermore what the life was like in the 18th century with the rise of the Industrial Revolution, expansions of cities, and how the economy is growing.

Besides earning a Pulitzer Prize, John Patrick Shanley achieved another unique feat with his play, Doubt—he expertly crafted a story whose conclusion ultimately lies within the mind and imagination of the reader. Doubt is a play confined within the walls of a Catholic school during the 1960s. It presents a tense clash between Father Flynn, a gregarious priest at the school who advocates progressive ideas and empathy for transgression; and Sister Aloysius, the draconian, stalwartly traditional principal who steadily becomes more and more certain that Flynn has been sexually abusing a student. The story is artfully hewn, ending in a type of purgatory between doubt and certainty that leaves the reader to untangle the web woven by Shanley. Thus, two readers may read the same words formed into the same sentences, but reach polar conclusions regarding the guilt of Father Flynn.

It was turbulent times for England during the 17th and 18th century. England was in an unquenchable thirst for more power. “During the 17th and 18th century, England was determined to subdue all lesser countries, especially Ireland” (Stevenson, 28). At the time, England was the dominating country, looking to expand their influence across the world. War broke out constantly as the conquest for more land continued. Moreover, war was constant with the three kingdoms, England, Ireland, and Scotland. Revolts in each kingdom also affected the country’s ability to participate in the war. As

TOPIC: THE PLAY “Our Town” DEPARTS FROM THEATER TRADITION BY BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL CONSTANTLY

They say when your close to death you see your life flash before your eyes and even when death is near by you must be coraguose and accept your fate. Proctor was accused of lechery and witch craft and sentenced to be hanged. Risking his reputation and his life by calling out the court for there inhuman and unfair trials. Rev. Parris is the antagonist of the book The Crucible. Parris is disliked by most people and is trying to get power in Salem. The actions you doing in life weither a good or bad deciesion is for you to decied if it will be worth it. After Parris discovers his daughter and necie with some of the village girls dance in the woods, soon enough the word spreads that there are witches in Salem village and the origan starts in Rev. Parris house. Telling the truth about a rumor will stop the fire that spreads.