Our class is starting a performance project where we'll act out a scene from the play we're reading, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is a brainstorm about what characters I'd like to be and why; what scenes I'd like to act out and why; and my ideas on how to carry out these scenes (and why xP).
Preferred Scenes and Characters:
Theses are scenes that really caught my attention, but I don't mind doing other scenes or other characters not mentioned.
Act 1, Scene 1: lines 130-227ish
The conversation between Hermia, Lysander, and, towards the end,
Act 3, Scene 2: lines 38- 111ish
The scene where Hermia confronts Demetrius and demands to know where Lysander is (Oberon and Robin Goodfellow watching). Again, this is a scene where there aren't giant passages to memorize... Hermia being the only girl would be my preference.
lines 124-365 (A smaller passage within this...)
The huge fight where everyone's turned against each other, probably one of the most interesting scenes. Again: there are short lines going back and forth between the four lovers. Either Hermia or Helena is fine.
Ideas for the Scenes:
Props: I can't think of any props you could use besides maybe the background or clothes. If it's a scene with Robin and the nectar, he could be carrying a vial or something. Bottom could have a mask for when he turns into a donkey. Oberon and Titania could have crowns. Titaina could carry a doll or something to represent the little Indian boy. Lysander and Demetrius could have swords and Hermia and Helena could be wearing jewelry.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Midsummer: Performance Brainstorm
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