Theatrical Directing and Dramaturgy · Theater Performance

Dramaturgy and Context

Researching the historical, social, and political background of plays to ensure authentic production design.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does historical context influence the motivations of a character?
  2. 2Why is it important for a production to be grounded in its specific era?
  3. 3How do costume and set design choices reinforce the play's themes?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding TH.Re9.1.HSAdvNCAS: Connecting TH.Cn11.1.HSAdv
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Theatrical Directing and Dramaturgy
Period: Theater Performance

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