NVTF Alternate Assignment:
Deadline: March 19th
Value: 200 points


Describe the roots of American Musical Theatre
Vaudeville
Yiddish Theatre
Etc.
7-10pages typed double-spaced.
Photos encouraged
WRITE it or CITE it!!!


READ Stanislavski’s “An Actor Prepares”
Summarize ten key points for actors on building a character
Describe how to apply the work to your 3-5 minute scene.
Be specific
Type


ATTEND three play productions (“Bugsy Malone” counts)
WRITE the play summary answering the following:
What were they trying to do?
How well did they do it?
Was it worth doing?
Describe the production values (lights, set, costumes, etc.)


WATCH two versions of the same movie
WRITE a comparison of the styles of acting, presentation, etc.
3-5 pages, typed doublespaced
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