TH101University of Illinois The Crucible Play Essay and Presentation

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Students will choose a play written in the 20th or 21st Centuries, no musicals. Students will read the play, then write an essay based on the bullet points listed below. Students will also create a slide presentation based on the outline below. Guidelines for Final Project Paper. I. The Play and Analysis • Write a brief summary of the play you have chosen. • What is the genre of the play? • What is the structure of the play (climactic, episodic, or situational?) • Does it contain Classical or Modern Exposition? • List the Inciting Incident, Crises, and Climax. • What is the setting of the play? Specifically, what is the period of the play? II. Staging • What is your general design concept for the play? • Are you presenting it in a realistic or non-realistic manner? • What type of stage will you be using? (proscenium, thrust, etc.) • What type of set will you use? (box, unit, etc.) • Are there any special needs or effects that are necessary? • Will the scenery need to move? • How will you deal with set changes? III. Costumes • Will the costumes be appropriate to the period, or are you changing the time period? • Will there be any wigs? • Are there any special make up needs? IV. Lighting • Will you be using realistic or non-realistic lighting? • What sort of moods will you need to create? • Will you need any practicals on your set? • Will you need to create sense of time with your lights? V. Characters (Choose 2 characters to discuss) • List the characters 3 traits. Be descriptive • Discuss the characters’ objectives and obstacles. • Describe the character arcs of both characters. VI. Conclusion • Briefly describe why you chose this play. • What do you like or dislike about this play? Guidelines for Final Project Slide Presentation Title Pages • Title with playwright’s name (if you are doing a musical, list all writers.) • Your name Play Summary • Inciting Incident • All the crises • Climax • Resolution Design • Concept (Realistic or non-realistic) • Ground Plan • Set Picture • Costume Design (2 plates) • Lighting concept – a brief description of the ambiance you wish to create Casting • Describe 2 characters • List the physical, emotional, and mental traits for each of the three character • List the objectives and obstacles for the three. • Describe the character arcs.
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The Crucible

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Date
Instructor

Play Summary
Inciting Incident


Abigail admits to witchcraft and the
allegations quickly escalated becoming
complex and uncontrollable



Chaos strikes the society, neighbors turn
on each other

Play Summary Cont..
The crises


Continuous built up of tension



Conflict arises between Proctor and
his judges



Proctor makes a confession

Climax and resolution

Play Summary
Cont..



Proctor is urged to sign a confession letter



Proctor rethought the decision




He realized the good in him and refused to sign
He tore the confession letter

Realistic

Design of the
play

The Crucible is based on a realistic
concept of political and religious
suppression.
Conformity is enforced while
nonconformity are eliminated

Design of the play Cont..

Ground Plan


Boxed set design

Design of the play Cont..

Set Picture


The Salem Environment

Design of the play Cont..
Costume Design


Black and white theme to symbolize the Salem
Witch Trials

Costume Design


Use of wigs as a symbol of judicial authority



Special make ups to create horrific scenes and
instill fear

Design of the play Cont..

Lighting concept


Dim lighting to uphold the subdued tone



Orange lighting to symbolize candle lighting



Color blasts to simulate themes and times in the
play

Casting

John proctor


He is a firm, harsh, and well-built man who
despises hypocrisy



He is hypocritical, he hides the secret sin for
the sake of his reputation



His character changes at last upon realizing
the good side of him

Casting Conti..
Abigail Williams


Abigail is clever, cunning, a liar, and malicious when
crossed



She is strikingly beautiful



19 innocent individuals were sent to their deaths
because of her lies



She is also jealous and has an ulterior motive of
revenging on Elizabeth Proctor



Abigail did not change her character when
confronted

References
Miller, A. (2015). The crucible. Bloomsbury publishing.

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Running Head: THE CRUCIBLE PLAY

The Crucible Play

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THE CRUCIBLE PLAY

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The Play and Analysis
The Crucible is an intriguing play which was written in the mid-20th century, it describes
the story of Salem women who deceitfully alleged that the villagers cast a spell on them. The
girls had been found dancing naked in the forest and when they were confronted, they placed the
blame on witchcraft. It was a severe accusation which necessitated the formation of a special
court to investigate the allegations of witchcraft. The allegations and subsequent trials resulted in
a chaotic society that saw 200 villagers arrested and 19 deaths recorded. These events took place
in Salem, Massachusetts, during the Salem witch trials in 1692 (Hodge & McLain, 2015).
The Crucible clearly illustrates the meaning of tragedy. The play tells us about a tragic
hero, John Proctor, where through his mistakes and f...


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