Show Response Paper and Virtual Show Attendance Requirements:For this semester, because most theaters across the country are currently closed, you will not be required to go out in public to watch the shows that you’ve selected. I’m still glad that you went through the process of researching theater in your area and deciding which of those shows was most appealing for you. I hope that when the world gets back to normal, the skills you used to complete the Show Selection Assignment will help you to find live theater to get out an watch. Remember, live theater will need your support more than ever once the theaters reopen. Many of you noticed this as you completed the Current Events Assignment. So as much as it pains me to substitute the experience of watching live theater with watching live recordings online, we just have to do it.First of all, in order to watch a Professional Musical, Professional Straight Play, and a Theatrical Event, you’ll need to create an account with Broadway HD. You can create an account and take advantage of a 7-day free trial. NOTE: In order to not be charged for this account, you must cancel your account before the end of the free trial. That means, you should not sign up for the account until you’re ready to start watching the shows because you’ll only have 7 days to do it. Of course, you’re welcome to pay the $8.99 per month and keep the account for as long as you want. Some of you may be interested in doing that so that you can take a little more time to see the shows and complete your Show Response Paper. Some of you may be interested in doing that because you’ll find some cool stuff that you want to take more time to watch. But some of you will want to cancel on day 6 to make darn sure you don’t get charged. That’s totally fine as well.To set up your account with Broadway HD:Go to broadwayhd.comUnder Monthly, click “Choose this Plan”Follow the instructions to set up your account which includes the 7 day free trial. You’ll need a credit card to be able to do this.Note: you may want to set yourself a notification or reminder in your phone to make sure you cancel the free trial before you’re charged.Once you’ve set up your account, you’re ready to follow the instructions below to watch a Professional Musical, Professional Straight Play, and a Theatrical Event. There are several options below for you to watch Community Theater which will be viewed on You Tube and require no subscription.Once you’ve watched a show from each of the 4 categories (Professional Musical, Professional Straight Play, Theatrical Event, and Community Theater), you’re ready to complete the Show Response Paper. Details about the expectations for that paper will be given here below the instructions on how to watch the shows.Remember, you’re not just writing a summary or review about each of the 4 shows that you watch. You are to compare the experience of watching shows from the different categories. The Show Response Paper is due by 11:59pm on Sunday, December 06. That means you must have finished watching all of your shows in enough time to write the Show Response Paper and submit it before that due date, which again is:December 06 – Show Response Paper DueHere are the individual instructions for each category…PROFESSIONAL MUSICALTo watch a Professional Musical, first follow the instructions above to create an account with BroadwayHD.com, then follow the instructions below:In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, click on “Categories”Using the dropdown menu, click on “Musicals”You may select any one of the musicals listed on this page to count as your Professional MusicalNote: at the bottom of the page, you can click “Load More” to expand the list of musicalsPROFESSIONAL STRAIGHT PLAYTo watch a Professional Straight Play, first follow the instructions above to create an account with BroadwayHD.com, then follow the instructions below:In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, click on “Categories”Using the dropdown menu, click on “Drama”You may select any one of the plays listed on this page to count as your Professional Straight PlayNote: at the bottom of the page, you can click “Load More” to expand the list of playsTHEATRICAL EVENTTo watch a Theatrical Event, first follow the instructions above to create an account with BroadwayHD.com, then follow the instructions below:In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, click on “Categories”Using the dropdown menu, click on “Performing Arts”You may select “Vox Lemiere The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to count as your Theatrical EventOrIn the navigation bar at the top of the screen, click on “Categories”Using the dropdown menu, click on “Cirque du Soleil”You may select any one of the productions listed on this page to count as your Theatrical EventCOMMUNITY THEATERYou may select any of the following Community Theater selections to watch on You Tube:Matilda -Matilda The Musical - Revolting Children - HC 2019Wizard of Oz - (Links to an external site.) And those are your alternatives to watching theater live. It breaks my heart to encourage watching recorded theater. It’s just simply not the same thing. But I definitely think it’s the right thing to do under these circumstances.If you’re looking at the options above, and you feel like you know of another option that you feel should be considered, please feel free to email me and run it by me, but you must do this well in advance of the due date for the Show Response Paper so that I have enough time to let you know if it will count. If you choose to do this, please provide the link to the show that you’re interested in so that I can check it out and let you know if it will count.And finally, here are the specifics of what you should submit for the paper...Show Response PaperTell me what you thought about the shows in comparison to each other. Don't simply write about what happened in the shows. I don't want to read a synopsis of the four shows you watched. I want to know how you felt about the experiences that you had watching four different types of productions. Here are some questions you can use to prompt you through the writing of your paper:Did you like them? Why? Did you hate them? Why? What aspects of the productions did you find successful? What aspects do you feel could be improved upon? Which one was your favorite? Why? Which one was your least favorite? Why? How did they compare to each other? After seeing these four types of productions, which type of theater are you most likely to attend again? How did watching these productions change your appreciation of Theater?You do not have to wait until the deadline to submit this paper. I would recommend writing this paper as soon as you have completed viewing your fourth show. That way the shows will be fresh in your memory. I would also recommend that after you watch your first, second, and third shows that you take notes, or perhaps begin the first drafts of this paper. This way you will have notes to refer to for the first, second, and third shows.These papers are to be no more than THREE pages long, double spaced, and written in twelve-point font. There's no minimum, but you should probably get pretty close to the three page maximum. They must be submitted by Sunday, December 06 at 11:59PM. Remember to always check your syllabus for due dates.Some things to keep in mind when writing your paperI want to give you instructions on what is expected in terms of structure, so that you can receive the highest marks possible. Students who follow these instructions often see an improvement in their writing assignment grades, not only in this class but others. Good academic writing is important in any course. Believe me, professors are happy when they see such effort put forth. Papers for this course have an inherently subjective grading component; meaning that a portion of the final grade cannot help but be based on my opinion of your work. Therefore, I try to make structure and grammar weigh significantly, so that the grade has a strong objective base. Strong structure and grammar will earn between a B and a B+ (80-89) depending upon how well the sentences build in each paragraph, etc. Any writing that earns an A (90 or higher) is of strong academic quality and additional points are based on how well the writing flows, builds, and drives.It is not my philosophy when grading papers that you start with a 100 for the assignment and lose points from there. Rather, you start with a blank expectation and earn the grade by accomplishing the above and below mentioned standards in your writing. Therefore, my best advice is to write academically-Use strong structure (the body of the paper should have a clear beginning, middle, and end. So should each paragraph).Be succinct. The assignment is three pages for a reason; to limit the space in which you have to express yourself. Therefore, if you are attempting strong analysis it becomes very important to pick your words well and build to a point. Each sentence should build and drive the thought of the overall analysis, because there is no space to waste.Spell check and be strict about grammar.Make sure you do something to identify the title of a play (underline, italicize, or place in quotation marks).

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